Chapter 37: Love rival Qiao Zhizheng's joking face instantly turned serious, "...
Qiao Zhizheng guided Qiao Zheng to place stroke after stroke on the white, delicate and soft paper, and red flowers quietly bloomed on the drawing paper.
The red paint in the box was used up, and the strength in Qiao Zheng's hands suddenly loosened. Her fingers were exhausted and trembling slightly. Qiao Zhizheng grabbed Qiao Zheng's fingers and smeared the red paint remaining on her fingertips on her lips.
A warm and soft touch passed through my fingertips, and before my eyes were the delicate and tempting red lips.
Qiao Zheng came back to her senses and looked at the painting in front of her, her expression becoming a little annoyed.
Instead, Qiao Zhizheng was laughing heartily.
"Do you like the gift I gave you?"
Qiao Zheng pursed her lips tightly and turned her face away.
The hem of her yellow skirt brushed against the red flowers on the drawing paper. Qiao Zhizheng leaned over and rested her head on her shoulder, her warm breath fanning behind her ear. "If you like me, just admit it. It's no big deal."
Qiao Zheng still didn't say anything.
Qiao Zhizheng felt that Qiao Zheng at this moment was like an awkward child who liked an unusual gift but kept it to herself. When someone saw it and gave it to her, she was too embarrassed to admit that she liked it.
"Ah~" Qiao Zhizheng sighed and moved to the side. Qiao Zhizheng quickly put her arms around her neck. "Can I give you the gift again next time?"
Qiao Zheng said, "Not good."
"If once isn't enough, then I'll give it to you many, many times."
Before Qiao Zheng could refuse, Qiao Zhizheng moved her hands to either side of her head, stopping her from shaking her head. She then began to criticize her for saying one thing and doing another. "Qiao Zheng, that's wrong. If you like someone, you like them. If you don't like someone, you don't like them. Look at you. You clearly like someone, but you insist on saying you don't like them."
Qiao Zheng gave her a cold look, then quickly turned her head and stared at the heliconia in the vase on the table. The little red bird was swaying slowly in the wind outside the window.
"You are right. What can I say?"
Qiao Zheng was very depressed.
Qiao Zhizheng chuckled.
"Then it's settled."
Qiao Zheng wanted to retort that she didn't like it, but her previous behavior was obviously untenable. Saying that she liked it, huh... how could she possibly like it.
Qiao Zhizheng's enthusiasm and Qiao Zheng's indifference intertwined to create a slightly awkward atmosphere in the room.
Qiao Zheng was embarrassed, while Qiao Zhizheng's face was filled with joy.
Before I knew it, it was almost lunch time.
Xia Cangshu couldn't get through to Qiao Zhizheng, so he called Qiao Zheng.
Qiao Zheng glanced at it, too lazy to move, and waved her hand, motioning Qiao Zhizheng to take it.
Qiao Zhizheng answered the phone, her tone cheerful and cheerful, "Hi~ Director Xia~"
Xia Cangshu was stunned when he heard Qiao Zhizheng's voice. After a moment, he realized that Qiao Zhizheng was in Qiao Zheng's room. "It's almost time for dinner. Call Qiao Zheng to go downstairs and eat together."
"Okay, you guys go first, we'll be there later."
After hanging up the phone, Qiao Zhizheng showed a pitiful expression, and was so lazy that her eyes began to hurt again.
"Qiao Zheng~ Your paint got on my skirt when you were painting. Wouldn't it be bad for me to leave like that?"
Qiao Zheng's face was blank as she asked, "Then what do you want to do?"
Qiao Zhizheng played the ball straight, "Lend me your clothes."
Qiao Zhizheng's expression was so unreasonable and arrogant that it made Qiao Zheng laugh. She blurted out, "Whatever."
In Qiao Zhizheng's mind: "Whatever" doesn't mean rejection, and if it's not rejection, then it means agreement. After agreeing, let's start choosing.
As Qiao Zhizheng was choosing clothes, Qiao Zheng behind her asked hesitantly, "Is your paint... easy to wash off?"
Qiao Zhizheng answered without hesitation, "Of course! This is a pure natural, washable plant dye that I specially selected."
Qiao Zheng: “Heh~”
The tone was as soft as mist, but it made Qiao Zhizheng feel a chill on her back.
"So, it was all premeditated."
Qiao Zhizheng laughed dryly and rushed into the bathroom with clothes in his arms.
Qiao Zheng: ...
Qiao Zheng rubbed her throbbing temples, feeling a little annoyed, not understanding how things had inexplicably developed to this point.
The wind coming in from the window heard her whispering, "Am I being too indulgent towards her..."
When the two of them arrived at the restaurant, the others were already seated.
The first person to notice their arrival was Tang Fengmian. Seeing the two people's similar appearance, height and build, and especially their similar clothing styles, Tang Fengmian hesitated and said to Qiao Zhizheng, "Are you Qiao Zhizheng?"
Qiao Zhizheng nodded, "It's me."
Li Tianyi blurted out, "Why are you wearing couple outfits today..." After realizing what she said, she immediately changed her words, "Bestie outfits."
Qiao Zhizheng lowered her eyes and looked at the light green long-sleeved dress made of thin linen and mulberry silk on her arm. A gentle smile flashed in her eyes. No one would have thought that there was a trace of red paint under the soft fabric.
——is a unique mark.
The casual clothes that Qiao Zheng brought were all made of the same fabric and style, with only the colors being different. They were very different from the colorful dresses in Qiao Zhizheng's wardrobe.
Qiao Zhizheng, wearing Qiao Zheng's "work uniform," replied Li Tianyi with a smile, "Because Qiao Zheng and I are the best in the world."
Li Tianyi: “Tsk~”
Tang Fengmian's expression was gloomy for a moment.
Qiao Zhizheng, who was so self-satisfied, didn't notice Tang Fengmian's emotions. Qiao Zheng noticed it and felt indescribable in her heart.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, the rain stopped without any warning.
There is a secret sea of flowers not far from the hotel. With the idea of "since we are already here", Xia Cangshu called everyone to go and have fun together.
"The official filming will begin tomorrow. Everyone, have fun today. If you don't perform well later, I won't show any mercy."
"Ah?! Director Xia, what's the difference between what you said and the last meal before the execution ground?"
"The difference is, they're done right away at the execution ground, but I'll keep going until I'm satisfied with the moment I film."
Li Tianyi quickly pulled Qiao Zhizheng and ran away a little. Tang Fengmian followed the two closely. Qiao Zhizheng looked back at Qiao Zheng reluctantly. Qiao Zheng walked slowly with Xia Cangshu.
The fog after the rain shrouded the wooden suspension bridge in the middle of the sea of flowers. It wobbled when you stepped on it, making you feel insecure, as if you would fall off the bridge at any time. But falling off wouldn't be a big deal, as the bridge was only half a meter from the ground.
Soon, the people in front ran away, and only Qiao Zheng and Xia Cangshu were left on the wooden bridge.
Xia Cangshu took the initiative to ask Qiao Zheng, "Are you worried about something?"
In Qiao Zheng's timeline, she had a good relationship with Xia Cangshu. They were friends who often went out to party together. He was one of the few people that Qiao Zheng felt comfortable interacting with.
Qiao Zheng asked Xia Cangshu a question, "What kind of person do you like?"
Xia Cangshu stopped and looked at her suspiciously, "Why are you asking me this question all of a sudden?"
Qiao Zheng heard her unfinished words and looked at her speechlessly, "Don't worry. I don't have that kind of intention towards you."
Xia Cangshu sensed a different meaning in her words, and after letting down his guard, he pressed the issue, "Who are you in love with? And are you troubled by it?"
"It's not me, it's Joe... Never mind, let me ask you another question. Would you like someone with the same personality as you?"
Xia Cangshu shook his head firmly, "No. This is not what I like."
Xia Cangshu's view on love allowed her to express her own opinion on this issue, "Don't you think that two people with similar personalities being together is like your left hand touching your right hand?"
Qiao Zheng said "hmm".
Xia Cangshu asked again, and Qiao Zheng responded with an expression of indescribable complex emotions.
Xia Cangshu shook his head. It seemed that he was destined not to get an answer from Qiao Zheng.
The Secret Sea of Flowers is just as its name suggests. Everywhere you look are local flowers. A soft mist lingers over the sea of flowers, and the ditch is filled with fallen petals, flowing away into the distance with the water.
It is beautiful and romantic, and is a great place for lovers to confess their love.
"I like you! Qiao Zhizheng!"
Xia Cangshu went to climb the hill to see the scenery. Qiao Zheng was not interested, so she said goodbye to her and walked alone along the stone path. She accidentally came across the confession scene through the gap in the shadows of the trees.
Qiao Zhizheng was confessed to, and the person who confessed to Qiao Zhizheng was Tang Fengmian.
In Qiao Zheng's timeline, the original script of "Another Me in the World" did not include the character played by Tang Fengmian. Qiao Zheng's appearance changed many things in Qiao Zhizheng's timeline, such as at this moment -
"I won't say anything empty. I'll tell you directly, I know the debts you're carrying, and the personal assets I have are more than enough to pay off your debt in one go.
I'm not trying to threaten you or force you to be with me, I just want to show you my qualifications. You should have known about my education, appearance, and personality these days. I've also discussed this with my parents in advance, and they understand and support my decision.
Qiao Zhizheng, can you take a look at me? Or, give me a chance so we can get to know each other better.
Qiao Zhizheng looked at her in confusion. "We don't usually interact much on the set, right? Why do you like me?"
Tang Fengmian was equally puzzled. "You're so nice, who wouldn't like you?"
Qiao Zhizheng saw a message on Tang Fengmian's face: there's no need for a reason to like someone.
To be honest, considering Qiao Zhizheng's current situation, Tang Fengmian is undoubtedly a good choice. He has a harmonious family, a good family background, and parents who understand and support him. Tang Fengmian has excellent qualities in all aspects. The most important thing is that Tang Fengmian's love for Qiao Zhizheng is straightforward and does not require any reason.
As long as Qiao Zhizheng accepts her, she can solve Qiao Zhizheng's current financial troubles. The long list of heavy and familiar things on Qiao Zhizheng's shoulders will immediately disappear. He doesn't have to struggle in the circle, and he doesn't have to worry about suddenly falling into obscurity and living a lifetime with debts that seem to have no end.
but……
Qiao Zhizheng shook her head. "Thank you for your love. We can only be friends."
"What's wrong with me? Why did you reject me?"
It's obvious that Tang Fengmian is a child who grew up in abundant love. He takes the initiative to express his love without hesitation, and asks questions directly when rejected.
Qiao Zhizheng said, "You don't need a reason to like someone."
Tang Fengmian nodded in agreement.
Qiao Zhizheng smiled, "I think so too."
Tang Fengmian instantly understood what she meant, "Just not to me."
Qiao Zhizheng nodded.
Tang Fengmian was able to let it go and shrugged helplessly, "Well, later you will find out what a good girl you rejected."
Qiao Zhizheng laughed, "What exactly do you like about me? I'll try not to show it in front of you in the future."
"What I like most is your perfect face. Can you change it?"
Qiao Zhizheng's joking expression instantly turned serious, "Then we'll be rivals in love from now on."
Tang Fengmian: "Ah?!"
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Author's Note: Tang Fengmian: ??? Even if you wanted to reject me, you couldn't have used such a reason.
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