Upon arriving at the Marriott restaurant's private room, Hua Xuan ordered food and noticed that Shi Xi was still absent-minded. He asked, "I brought you out to make you happy, so why are you so distracted?"
"I just feel a little lost." Shi Xi rested her chin on one hand, her beautiful, innocent eyes beneath her long eyelashes. "Xie Yunzhou has taken over the Xie family business, and there will only be more and more women around him from now on."
Hua Xuanhe: "Hmm?"
Shi Xi asked with distress, "Should I cut my losses now?"
“You’re prettier and more outstanding than them, and Xie Yunzhou still likes you.” Hua Xuanhe laughed. “Why are you so insecure about yourself?”
"It's not that I lack confidence, I just don't want to waste my time on this." Shi Xi had read some novels and acted in many dramas, and the emotional entanglements in them made her want to avoid them at all costs.
Emotions are a very precious treasure.
It should only be used on people who deserve it.
Hua Xuan glanced at the message that popped up on her phone screen and said, "I'm going to the restroom."
"Mm." Shi Xi nodded.
The food hadn't arrived yet, and Shi Xi was conflicted, thinking about her relationship with Xie Yunzhou.
A moment later, the door to the private room was pushed open from the outside.
Shi Xi thought it was Hua Xuanhe who had returned.
But when she looked up, she saw Xie Yunzhou.
Xie Yunzhou pushed open the door and came in, sitting opposite her.
Shi Xi was slightly surprised, "What are you doing here?"
"I asked Hua Xuanhe." Xie Yunzhou knew he hadn't misread the situation at the banquet. He explained, "At the banquet, Yan Linlang wanted to collaborate with me, but I refused."
Although it's unclear whether Shi Xi was angry about this.
But let me explain first.
Shi Xi was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "I didn't leave because I was jealous. If you want to work with her on a project, don't worry about my opinion. After all, so many people in the Xie family have to work."
“I never intended to work with her in the first place,” Xie Yunzhou’s voice softened. “I’ve already rejected her.”
"It's not because of her, it's because you'll meet many outstanding people in the future." Shi Xi lowered her long eyelashes, concealing all emotions in her eyes.
The private room was dimly lit, with candles lit on the table, casting flickering shadows.
Xie Yunzhou was silent for a moment, then asked, "Are you insecure?"
Shi Xi pondered and said, "Probably."
Even though so many people dote on her and love her, Shi Xi still feels like she is a person.
No one ever truly got close to her heart.
It allows her to rely on it with peace of mind.
You can only ever rely on yourself.
Xie Yunzhou said slowly, "Actually, I've always been very scared."
Shi Xi did not understand.
Xie Yunzhou chuckled, "When you're filming in the entertainment industry, you come into contact with different people and all sorts of things."
Shi Xi nodded.
The entertainment industry is dozens of times more chaotic than what's said online.
Scripted variety show episodes, predetermined debut spots, diva-like behavior...
These are all minor matters.
Even if the role is replaced, or if you are cheated out of money, seduced, or tricked into signing a contract of servitude...
These are all common occurrences.
Private money laundering, group sex, promiscuity, all sorts of chaotic drinking parties.
This is also one of the reasons why Shi Xi doesn't want to participate in big-budget productions.
The relationships involved were complicated, and she didn't want to take the risk.
A wise person does not stand under a dangerous wall.
With so many scripts available, why sell herself for a single role?
But what about all of this?
Shi Xi looked at Xie Yunzhou.
Xie Yunzhou asked, "Do you think I'm not worried about you falling for someone else?"
After all, there are so many men in the entertainment industry.
"Why would you worry about this?" Shi Xi asked, puzzled. "You're much more capable than them, okay!"
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