Chapter 70 I Lied to You
Li Ji became famous both at home and abroad with the movie "Bath of Fire" and won the Best Newcomer Award. He received almost endless notices, while Chen Shuoxing, who had always been compared with him in the media, became quiet and did not receive any notices.
Some people say that he was banned by President Sheng, while others say that he retired early because he received the highest honor and no longer cared about various announcements.
Although there are many different opinions, there is no doubt that with the rise of Li Ji, the new star, the media has been comparing him with Chen Shuoxing.
For example, who has better facial features, who has a friendlier personality, a comparison of acting skills, a comparison of honors, a comparison of micro-expressions in the play, a comparison of clothing styles -
This trend gradually became known as the "contest between white moonlight and red rose."
It is somewhat appropriate. Chen Shuoxing's character has always been aloof, hazy and cold, while Li Ji is indifferent but also has a rebellious sharpness, really like the so-called white moonlight and red rose.
However, Chen Shuoxing's reputation is slowly going in a bad direction. Whether it is the previous "cha talk" or the crazy confession on Weibo, some fans who were attracted by his appearance, acting skills and personality have felt the disconnection of his personality.
There were even clips from marketing accounts exclaiming, "Who in the entertainment industry could be crazier than Chen Shuoxing? The more you dig into this guy, the more you uncover. He used to be the aloof god, but now he's gone berserk. Reports suggest our Shuoxing frequently harasses President Sheng via text messages, and has been blocked countless times, yet remains unfazed. He even ran away from a high-end fashion show after paying a multi-million dollar penalty to meet President Sheng, even taking the brand's clothes. He went on a mad rant on Weibo, only to be met with a "no" response. Hahahahahahahahaha, I'm dying of laughter. Who could possibly be more abstract than Chen Shuoxing? Our Oscar-winning actor has also collapsed—his personality has collapsed! Hahahahahahahahahahaha."
"Can you imagine that I was always a fan of him because he was so cool? [crying] [crying] It's collapsed, it's collapsed, it's the character that's collapsed."
"Although Chen Shuoxing is a bit crazy, I've watched his drama 'Back in Time' countless times and cried every time. I'm obsessed with his looks. He's truly one of the top male stars in the industry... Who would have thought he was so crazy underneath? But he's still pretty cute."
"He chases her and she can't escape even if she has wings. Seeing Chen Shuoxing like this, I really want to support them - the noble princess of the Beijing circle x the paranoid contrast of the top male actor. I've seen a thousand movies about chasing husbands to the crematorium. If Chen Shuoxing keeps chasing her like this, President Sheng will also end up in the crematorium."
"Am I the only one who thinks Li Ji is a mistress...Before, Chen Shuoxing was made famous by President Sheng, but later, Li Ji debuted and hooked up with President Sheng, kicking Shuoxing out. The mistress is so smug about taking the top spot. I really feel bad for Xingxing... Recently, Li Ji has been everywhere, and Shuoxing hasn't been active much. I always feel sad that things have changed. Damn mistress, but President Sheng was just playing around. I hope Shuoxing and President Sheng can get married soon."
"Some fans are really crazy. Our Li Ji relies on himself. There is not even a hint of scandal. Li Ji and President Sheng are innocent, okay? Li Ji is beautiful alone. Don't get involved. You are crazy."
"Hahahahaha, if he's so crazy, do you think Chen Shuoxing will fight with Li Ji on the spot when he sees him?"
…
The connection between Chen Shuoxing and Li Ji, as well as the fact that some people online were constantly pairing Sheng Zhao and Chen Shuoxing because they thought it was funny, made Li Ji feel uncomfortable.
Very annoying.
Hate him.
Then he put down his phone and looked up at Sheng Zhao.
His work schedule was still packed, and his relationship with Sheng Zhao was the same as before.
"You're filming a new movie next month, and your latest TV series is almost finished. You've already signed a contract to endorse a top luxury brand. You have to catch a flight tomorrow to shoot the product, then rush back to attend the wrap party. After that..."
Perhaps it was because he was in a very critical period of growth, and Sheng Zhao had already arranged everything at work and strived for perfection, so much so that when she spoke, her brows slightly furrowed and she looked down at the schedule.
The schedule is packed with almost no rest time, let alone so-called face time.
Li Ji just listened to her talking about work, his eyes a little absent-minded. He frowned slightly and said softly, "What about you?"
“Are you on my schedule?”
Sheng Zhao was stunned and looked up at him with a hint of surprise and confusion in his eyes.
She seemed to not understand why Li Ji had become so clingy, like a clingy cat, feeling aggrieved because he couldn't be petted. It was just a matter of one or two months without them meeting.
This even made her a little unhappy.
She leaned back in her chair, her expression calm yet somewhat condescending. "I didn't know you were so 'love-brained'. Your work is very important."
"…Am I important to you?"
Hearing this, Sheng Zhao frowned even more tightly.
Something's wrong. Something's wrong.
This kind of self-pity and clinginess, like that of a resentful husband in the deep palace, is extremely different from Li Ji's usual disdainful and indifferent appearance.
Before she could say anything, Li Ji spoke instead. His voice was cold, but his eyes looked straight at her and asked, "Will you make it official with me?"
?
This kind of thing has to be arranged at least ten years later.
It would be better for Li Ji to maintain a single persona and wait until he is in his thirties to reveal that he is in a relationship.
Perhaps because he understood her, Li Ji paused, his eyes somewhat cold. "At least ten years from now, right? Maybe within these ten years you won't like me either, just like—Chen Shuoxing, Li Ji… there will be another name that will appear beside you, right?"
Sheng Zhao had a headache. She rubbed her forehead, wondering why Li Ji was so aggressive.
At least in front of her, even though Li Ji might be a little unruly, he was actually still a well-behaved little toy. At most, he was a docile cat with sharp claws, allowing Sheng Zhao to dominate him.
Li Ji stood up and walked in front of Sheng Zhao. He was so close that their breaths almost blended with each other's noses.
His face was very pale, and his always-praised appearance was magnified before his eyes with a breathtaking beauty.
He couldn't quite see the emotions in Sheng Zhao's eyes, but the emotions in his eyes were like thick ink, blended and deep.
His voice was hoarse, perhaps with a certain sacred sadness, but it also revealed stubbornness and coldness.
"Sheng Zhao, I'm pregnant."
Sheng Zhao, who had been calm at first, suddenly had his pupils shrink.
It took a long time for Sheng Zhao to find his voice again.
It was a calm statement, almost without any disturbance, but if you listened carefully you could hear some trembling.
"...Are the birth control pills expired? It's been a few weeks. Have you gone to the hospital for an ultrasound? When did you get pregnant? Are you feeling unwell? Honestly, you've taken a lot of birth control pills before, and you're busy with work, so it could have a significant impact on the fetus."
Li Ji just looked at Sheng Zhao without saying a word.
Until she uttered a sentence almost indifferently.
"—Get rid of it."
He just knew it.
Li Ji wanted to laugh, but the corners of his lips twitched and he still couldn't curl them up, and his eyes were filled with a sour red.
"Why?"
Even though he asked why, Sheng Zhao looked puzzled, as if he didn't understand why Li Ji asked this question.
"Why?" Sheng Zhao murmured, repeating the question, "Because your work, your future, and your personality don't require this child."
"Do you need it?"
Sheng Zhao paused for a moment and lowered his eyes.
"……unnecessary."
Li Ji sneered a little, his breathing was trembling, but he suppressed his tears and emotions, his expression was cold and indifferent.
"Li Ji, do you know what I like?" Sheng Zhao suddenly said, "I like you to be well-behaved and obedient. I hate exceeding expectations and not following my plans. If you continue like this..."
Her voice was soft and still slow, as if she was chatting casually.
I will hate you.
Sheng Zhao only repeated the last sentence in his heart, but looking at Li Ji's expression, he didn't know why he didn't say it out loud.
But she is very familiar with this process.
I hate Chen Shuoxing, I hate Xie Huaining, and I hate Sheng Cehan.
She was even a little tired of it, looking for a suitable person, teaching him to grow up, and finally getting disgusted with and abandoning him when he started to have thoughts that he shouldn't have.
Sheng Zhao somewhat didn't want Li Ji to become Chen Shuoxing.
She didn't want to hate him at the moment.
"There will be a dedicated nutritionist and health care professional to take care of you after the abortion. It's okay—" Her voice seemed to be a little stuck, her eyes a little confused, and after a moment she uttered the next sentence, "You will be able to work normally one month after the abortion."
She murmured again as if to soothe him, "It's okay."
But he didn't dare to look into Li Ji's eyes.
There was not much emotion on Li Ji's expression, but there was a teardrop sliding down his chin, which was crystal clear and beautiful, adding a sense of brokenness.
He listened to Sheng Zhao finish his words in silence.
He spoke after a moment.
“…I lied to you.”
"I'm not pregnant."
His voice was hoarse and flat.
Sheng Zhao raised his head for a moment, his expression somewhat complicated, with a hint of annoyance, confusion, and solemnity.
She looked at Li Ji's expressionless face.
Until he raised his eyebrows and said calmly, "Life needs a little joke... This is just a joke."
It would be even better if you ignored his trembling ending tone.
“Hmm—”
Sheng Zhao's expression was a little cold. She stood up and pressed Li Ji on the desk. He turned his face to the side, revealing only his beautiful profile, and refused to look at her.
"joke?"
Her voice was cold and mocking, "Li Ji, you and I both know this is not a joke. What are you testing? My bottom line?"
Li Ji pursed his lips, still turning his head away and refusing to look at her, with a forbearing expression, and then he spoke in a hoarse voice.
"...Whatever you think, it's just a joke."
“Tsk.”
It was rare for Sheng Zhao to take off the somewhat gentle mask. She made a "tsk" sound, with indifference and arrogance in her eyes.
She held Li Ji down almost fiercely, pinching his waist with one hand and pressing his neck with the other, stroking his trembling Adam's apple with her fingertips, then lowered her head and licked it.
Looking at Li Ji's trembling breathing and the way he pursed his lips in endurance, he suddenly sneered, his fangs slightly exposed as he smiled, and his voice sounded both nasty and playful.
"I hope you can be so stubborn and keep silent later."
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