When the food was served, Xu Shanshan took out her phone and took a few beautiful photos.
During the meal, Shi Xi overheard Li Jinfan and Bai Cangyang repeatedly trying to invite her to appear on a variety show.
They took different routes.
Bai Cangyang has solo concerts, is a regular on variety shows, and rarely acts in dramas.
Li Jinfan, on the other hand, takes the route of singer + variety show, releasing songs on time, appearing on variety shows, and occasionally joining film crews.
Boy groups that come from talent shows already have a large following and fans.
There aren't many music show stages in China; most artists reach their peak upon debut and then gradually decline.
Having songs and variety shows is already a good development.
Shi Xi sighed, "I also want to be on variety shows, but the director won't approve my leave."
"If Pei Kai can get leave, why won't Sister Xi's leave be approved?" Li Jinfan looked at Pei Kai in confusion.
Pei Kai shook his head. "I don't know."
Bai Cangyang guessed, "Perhaps it's because Instructor Shi Xi has more screen time?"
"That's true, the director even likes to give me more scenes." Shi Xi didn't quite understand.
If you don't like her, then you should cut her scenes!
"Then let's wait until Sister Xi finishes filming. I remember the filming period for this drama was quite short." Li Jinfan was very concerned about Shi Xi's affairs.
"If I have time after filming the drama, I will definitely appear on your variety show," Shi Xi promised.
Anyway, promises can be made arbitrarily; anyone who keeps them is a fool.
...
Midway through, Shi Xi went to the restroom.
Just as she was returning to her private room, Shi Xi unexpectedly saw a familiar face.
"Mr. Tao?" Shi Xi recognized Tao Boli and exclaimed in surprise, "It really is you?"
Upon hearing Shi Xi's voice, Tao Boli turned around and chuckled, "So it's the Princess."
Shi Xi waved her hand awkwardly and said, "I'm no longer a princess. Just call me Xi Xi. What are you doing here?"
Tao Boli slowly said, "I have submitted my resignation to the eldest prince and returned to my country to recuperate."
Shi Xi transformed this sentence into a single word:
retire.
So young, and already retiring?!
Shi Xi's eyes shone with envy.
She also wants to retire QAQ
"Are you having dinner with your friends?" Tao Boli asked.
"Yes," Shi Xi said, already at the door of the private room. "See you next time!"
"See you next time." Tao Boli looked at Shi Xi as she entered the private room, his eyes filled with longing.
Shi Xi exchanged pleasantries briefly, then returned to her private room and put the matter out of her mind.
Until the waiter brought out a bowl of sea cucumber soup.
Xu Shanshan asked in confusion, "We don't think we ordered this, did we?"
Xu Shanshan was very clear-headed when it came to money.
The waiter said softly, "This dish was a gift from the guests in the next private room."
Including your purchases today, that customer has already paid for them.
"Wow? Who is it? So generous?" Xu Shanshan asked in surprise.
"Well, I don't know." The waiter delivered the food and left with a smile.
Xu Shanshan looked at Shi Xi and asked, "Are you a fan of Sister Xixi?"
Shi Xi thought of Tao Boli, whom she had just met in the corridor. "No, he's an elder."
"Oh, so it's an elder." Li Jinfan breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as they're not rivals in love, it's fine.
Coincidentally, as they came out of the private room, Shi Xi and her group ran into Tao Boli.
Upon seeing Shi Xi emerge, Tao Boli's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward, saying, "Miss Shi."
Shi Xi breathed a sigh of relief.
She thought Tao Boli was going to call her "Princess".
"Thank you, Mr. Tao, for helping me settle the bill. You've gone to so much trouble." Shi Xi said somewhat apologetically.
She and Tao Boli didn't seem to know each other very well.
Unexpectedly, Tao Boli would even offer to help with the payment.
As expected of Ryan's teacher, he is truly a gentleman.
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There are some incorrect names; I've been absent-minded lately.
I'm going crazy with the neighborhood under lockdown.
Waaaaah, I really want to eat out! I want to order takeout! The food I cook is so awful, I can't eat it every day.
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