Chapter 55 People fear becoming famous, just as pigs fear growing fat.
The two chatted for half an hour, during which an unknown number called in, which Bo Wei then hung up.
Lu Xiyun is full of gossip, after all, she's from the Li Group!
"Is your CEO, Mr. Li, young?"
"Young, only 28."
"Not married?"
"No."
"Is he handsome?" Lu Xiyun asked, becoming more and more excited.
Bo Wei hesitated for a moment, then honestly said, "Handsome."
"Compared to Ji Mingxiu?" Lu Xiyun held her breath, waiting for an answer.
Bo Wei pictured the two people in her mind; they were about the same height.
In terms of physique...
She could picture Li He standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in the office.
In terms of physique, Li He is superior.
In terms of appearance, although aesthetics differ, Li He's handsomeness is captivating, especially his eyes, which are mesmerizing and enchanting, making him a kind of male enchantress.
"Phew~~~ I've been holding it in for so long, it's killing me. Oh well, Ji Mingxiu is the school heartthrob after all, who can compare to him!"
However, after she finished speaking, Bo Wei did not respond.
This proves!
"Hmm? Is he really even more handsome than Ji Mingxiu? Ji Mingxiu was the school heartthrob!" The thought of a young, handsome, and wealthy CEO filled Lu Xiyun with a sense of romance.
Her boss is an annoying middle-aged man!
Bo Wei smiled helplessly, "He might be the school heartthrob too."
Lu Xiyun was taken aback. "That's true!"
Just as I finished the video call, an unknown number called in.
Bo Wei frowned, glanced at the caller ID, hesitated for a moment, then answered without saying anything.
"Hello, this is Zhou Silin from Cimin Media Company. Are you interested in acting?"
Bo Wei frowned.
Not hearing a sound, the person on the other end asked in confusion, "Hello, can you hear me? Please don't misunderstand, we're not bad people, we're actually making short dramas. 'Wild Orchid' is a drama produced by our company, you can go and check it out."
"The short drama market is currently booming, and its future prospects are bright. Our company is currently developing its own actors and has a rich selection of scripts..."
Bo Wei frowned after listening before saying, "I'm sorry, I'm not good at this kind of work."
Just as I was about to hang up, the other side immediately said, "Start with zero experience! Short dramas don't require high acting skills. If you're a bit quick-witted, you can improve rapidly."
Bo Wei: "I have no spirituality. I'm sorry, you should look for someone else."
"Ten thousand a day!"
Bo Wei paused as she hung up the phone. Ten thousand a day, three hundred thousand a month—she only needed a little over a month to pay off the debt!
Her heart skipped a beat!
Hearing her hesitation, the other party immediately raised the stakes, "If you can produce a few blockbuster movies, your value will double!"
Bo Wei remained silent, gritted her teeth, and hung up the phone.
Beware of fire, theft, and fraud!
Undeterred, the other party called again, and Bo Wei added her to her blacklist, marking her as a scammer.
After hanging up the phone, Bo Wei continued to check other WeChat messages.
Friends, classmates, and even WeChat friends I don't know when or where I added them, are all asking if the person in the video is her, and where she works now...
Bo Wei replied to a few of her close friends, and ignored the rest.
She was more worried than anything about this sudden fame.
People fear becoming famous, just as pigs fear growing fat.
She just wanted a peaceful and uneventful life.
When Ji Mingxiu returned, it was already past ten o'clock at night.
The living room lights were on; Bo Wei had left them on especially for him.
There was no one there, and her room door was closed.
He stepped forward, stood in front of the door, and knocked.
Bo Wei came out of the bathroom and immediately opened the door when she heard the knocking.
The door opened, and Ji Mingxiu stood in front of it, quietly looking at her.
"You're back. Have you eaten?" She looked up at him.
Ji Mingxiu looked at her and nodded. "I ate."
Bo Wei looked puzzled, sensing that he seemed to have something to say. "What's wrong?"
"Were you bullied while I was away on a business trip? Why didn't you tell me? You didn't tell me if you were wronged?"
Bo Wei hadn't expected him to know about this, so she could only explain, "You were away on a business trip at the time, and telling you would only have caused you more trouble. Besides, that matter was resolved very quickly."
Ji Mingxiu felt somewhat powerless, tired, and disappointed.
He felt powerless, because he seemed unsure of what to do to bring the two of them closer together.
Feeling tired is because you love someone but never receive a response in return.
He knew that Bo Wei was willing to accept him back then because she pitied him, but that pity had not turned into love over the years, and it would never turn into love.
He knew from the beginning that the relationship he was pursuing would not be equal, but he still made this choice firmly. He couldn't blame Bo Wei; it's just that people have limited energy, and they will eventually get tired of chasing after something.
Disappointment comes from not getting what you want; it comes from a heart that longs for what it cannot have.
There was always something between him and Bo Wei.
She wouldn't think of turning to him when she encountered difficulties, nor would she confide in him.
“Weiwei, I’m your boyfriend, not your roommate. I have the right to care about anything that happens to you.”
Bo Wei was taken aback.
A sense of guilt welled up inside her, stemming from the fact that she couldn't love him like a girlfriend.
"I'm sorry, Mingxiu, I didn't do well."
Her apology did not make Ji Mingxiu feel relieved; instead, it left him with a bitter taste in his mouth.
The two stood there for a long time.
He sighed, stepped forward and took her hands in his. "Weiwei, you didn't do anything wrong. I was asking for too much. I saw the surveillance video of you being bullied today, and it broke my heart."
Bo Wei pursed her lips, lowered her head, and didn't know what to say.
"Honey, I just want you to know that you should remember to tell me when you need anything, and I'll do whatever it takes to help you." He ruffled her hair and quickly let go.
These intimate gestures were already quite rare for Ji Mingxiu.
Bo Wei looked at him gratefully and said gently, "Thank you, Mingxiu."
"Go and rest. I'll go to work with you tomorrow morning. I'm a little worried about letting you go alone because of what happened on the trending topics today."
Bo Wei smiled and said, "Okay."
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