Han Licheng had been following Xiaoli's Weibo closely lately. Every time he saw it, he felt both familiar and unfamiliar. Tonight, Xiaoli was quite different.
She can be innocent and cute at times, gentle and graceful at others, fiery and alluring at still others, and intellectual and elegant at still others. She is beautiful in every way, and it's hard to tell which side is the real one.
Xiao Li wore light makeup; her face was already quite striking, and even with light makeup, she looked exquisite.
She had some feelings for Han Licheng; who could be indifferent to someone who was polite and caring towards them?
The restaurant had a pleasant atmosphere; each booth was separated by a screen, offering a balance of privacy and seclusion. A piano played in the main hall. Han Licheng said something to a waiter, and then he sat down.
As the music began to play softly, Xiao Li felt as if he were glowing. A multi-talented boy is really attractive.
When the song ended, Xiao Li was the first to applaud. Han Licheng casually picked up a rose and handed it to her, which Xiao Li accepted with grace and pleasure.
They didn't see Shui Yiyi's resentful and gloomy eyes in the corner. She put away her phone, a malicious smirk playing on her lips.
Sitting opposite her, Yu Shao was a little surprised. He had thought she was a cute little white rabbit, but it seemed he had misjudged her.
The food at the upscale restaurant was delicious, and both of them were very satisfied, especially Xiaoli, who had eaten at many different restaurants and thought this one was definitely among the best.
Han Licheng escorted Xiaoli back to her apartment before returning to his hotel. Although neither of them said anything, they had an unspoken understanding between them.
After washing up in the evening, Xiaoli turned on her computer and found that someone had tagged her. When she went in to check, she found that her fans had created a super topic.
The initiator is a die-hard fan named Mi Weiwei. She has been following Xiao Li since her debut and is a true fan of her looks.
Xiao Li selected several trending topics to like, especially Mi Weiwei, whom she liked several times.
She spoke shortly afterward.
"Wow, my crush liked my post! I'm so happy!"
"Me too, me too..."
"Goddess, look at me! I love you so much! *blows a kiss*... *blows a kiss*..."
Xiao Li was surprised by how adorable her fans were, and she became interested and started chatting with them.
From then on, Xiaoli would spend half an hour every night interacting with her fans, occasionally posting pictures and videos, or holding raffles, giving away fruit from her online space as gifts.
Because Xiaoli received many local specialty gifts from her fans, she wanted to give back in kind.
A month later, "The Mermaid" passed the review, and Xiao Li cooperated with the promotion as usual. Her stunning beauty was all over the internet, and she really became popular.
"Sister Mi, a big influencer on the internet suddenly revealed that you got these resources because of Han Yingdi. The things they said were really nasty. You should take a look."
Assistant Wang Fang called early in the morning, and Xiao Li then opened her phone to check.
Upon looking at the photo, it was clear that it was taken secretly while I was having dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel that day.
“Master, it was Shui Yiyi who did it. She was there that day too, and she even took pictures of you secretly.”
123 quickly found out.
As Xiaoli was thinking about how to respond, the phone rang again.
"Ah Li, don't worry about things online, I'll handle it."
Han Licheng actually wanted to make their relationship public, but he was afraid that Xiaoli would object, so he took other measures.
Since the hotel incident, the two have grown closer. They are not officially together yet, but they are definitely in the honeymoon phase.
Xiao Li also enjoyed being pampered and obediently replied with an "okay." The two cuddled for a while longer before hanging up the phone.
The chords started again. There were so many phone calls today. Xiaoli picked one up and saw that it was marked with her mother's name.
She then realized that she hadn't called home once since she arrived, and had completely forgotten about the original owner's parents. How could she have been so careless?
"Mother……"
"Xiao Li, are you doing alright over there?"
Mi's mother's slightly hesitant voice came through, "Xiao Li, have you been quite busy lately? If you're tired, come home and rest. Mom will make your favorite braised pork."
Xiaoli felt a pang of guilt. She had been busy filming lately and hadn't had much time, but she still had time for a phone call.
"Mom, I'll be back in a couple of days. I'll call you then."
Mi's mother exclaimed in surprise, "Really? Okay, okay, I'll go buy groceries right away, and you can eat when you get back."
He said some comforting words before hanging up the phone.
Xiao Li wasn't just saying it casually; she genuinely planned to go home and visit.
After a bumpy five-hour journey, Xiaoli finally stood in front of a three-story villa, which she had built with a year's worth of savings.
Mi's parents specially reserved the largest and brightest room for her, and cleaned it every day to keep it clean and hygienic.
"Xiao Li, come in quickly. Are you hungry? The food is ready. Just wash your hands and you can eat." Father Mi took the bags and packages from Xiao Li's hands.
"Why buy these things? We have everything we need at home. Keep your money for yourself." If he smiled less, Xiaoli would believe him.
"I didn't buy anything; everything was given to me by my fans. I didn't spend any money."
“You don’t have to return gifts. Keep it for yourself and don’t bring it back. We can’t help you at home, so take good care of yourself.” Mother Mi touched her daughter’s face with heartache; she had lost weight.
Xiao Li nodded, determined to be a good and obedient daughter.
Mother Mi's cooking skills were excellent; the braised pork was fatty but not greasy. Xiao Li ate two bowls of rice, which was rare for her, and Mother Mi finally smiled with satisfaction.
Xiao Li used the spiritual spring water to treat her parents' health. In this life, she was an only child, and her parents were honest farmers who had suffered a lot in the hard times of the past, which had taken a toll on their health.
After a few days of recuperation, they felt much better. They both thought it was because their daughter had returned that they were in a better mood, which made them feel lighter.
After five relaxing days, Xiaoli said goodbye to her parents and went back to work. Her assistant, Wang Fang, had called several times already, as she had taken on several endorsements and was busy with location shooting.
As soon as Xiaoli returned to her apartment, she was told that the network problem had been resolved.
After Han Licheng removed the trending topic, Feng Xu and Wang Zheng both spoke out in support of Xiao Li, claiming that Xiao Li was the only female lead they had chosen and that she had not risen to the top by relying on men.
Han Licheng also spoke out, saying it was just an ordinary dinner party and that he greatly admired Xiaoli.
Two directors and a movie star all tagged Xiao Li, and netizens went wild.
"Does Han Yingdi mean he's pursuing Mi Xiaoli?"
"Miss Mi is really amazing, she has won the favor of Director Feng and Director Wang."
"Wow, this girl is awesome!"
"Mili, Mili, I will always love you!"
The crisis subsided quietly, and Xiaoli gained even more fans. Now, they admire not only her looks but also her talent.
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