During the three-day break, Su Er and Jiang Siyan stayed in their room together.
The scene Lin Shuqin most often saw when she came to communicate with Su Er about follow-up work was that Jiang Siyan was on his phone talking to his secretary about how to implement certain guidelines, while Su Er was holding her phone and laughing happily, occasionally sticking a foot out from under the covers to kick the person sitting on the other side of the sofa.
With a glance, Jiang Siyan got up, poured her some water, and brought it to her lips.
He was scolding her, "What kind of work are you doing?" while giving her a look that warned her to drink slowly and not choke.
At times like this, Lin Shuqin couldn't help but feel a surge of worry; it was too easy to fall for someone like that.
"Isn't she here?" Lin Shuqin asked, looking around the room when she saw that she was alone.
Su Er's voice still sounded a little hoarse. "He booked another room next door and went to a meeting."
Lin Shuqin sat down and handed her the script: "Ji Lin's medicine is quite effective. Your voice is much better now. You should have no problem delivering your lines tomorrow."
It worked, but it took her a long time to appease that petty person.
As for how she coaxed him, Su Er felt her wrist ache just thinking about it, and she didn't want to recall it at all.
She flipped through the new script and changed the subject: "So the next one is definitely going to be this script, right?"
"Yes, the company has evaluated them all. Although the director is still a newcomer, the quality of her previous works is very high, and it is clear that she has good ability. In addition, the subject matter is also good. If she makes a good film, getting nominated for mainstream domestic awards should not be a problem."
Su Er nodded thoughtfully: "Then do I need to learn sign language?"
“I’ve picked a few, take a look.” Lin Shuqin showed her a list of potential teachers. “After you finish filming this drama, there will still be half a month before the New Year. You can start learning now, and then we’ll arrange for you to go to a school for the deaf and mute for observation and experience after the New Year.”
Su Er carefully looked at the resumes of the teachers and then flipped through the script. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck her. "Sister Qin, are there any unique expressions in sign language, like dialects? If I could add something similar to them when I perform, would it make the character more complete?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Shuqin thought it was a very feasible idea. "I'll talk to the teachers about it, and if it's really feasible, I'll discuss it with the screenwriter and director."
Su Er nodded, her gaze returning to the script. Lin Shuqin didn't leave first as usual. Seeing her focused expression, she softly called out, "Xiao Er."
"Hmm?" Su Er didn't look up.
Lin Shuqin carefully chose her words and asked her, "What's the relationship between you and Mr. Jiang...?"
Su Er paused as she turned the page, her fingertips tracing the edge of the paper, leaving a long, narrow mark that etched deep into her skin like an indelible scar.
She looked up at Lin Shuqin and laughed carefree, "We made up, and we're dating like before."
Looking at her smile, Lin Shuqin was momentarily at a loss for words, "You..."
Su Er closed the script and placed it on the coffee table, as if she knew everything. "Sister Qin, you want to ask me if I like him, right?"
Lin Shuqin sighed softly, "Mm."
Su Er leaned her head on Lin Shuqin's shoulder, her eyes revealing a hint of confusion about the future. But in front of Lin Shuqin, she no longer hid her feelings, "I like him, I like him."
It's different from the initial liking; it's not just about superficial appearances.
It's a fondness that comes from the heart, a feeling of anticipation for the future with him.
Falling in love with someone like that seems reasonable and not surprising.
But some relationships are doomed to fail, destined to last only a short while.
Just as Lin Shuqin had warned her at the beginning, if you don't take it seriously, it might be a pleasant emotional experience, but if you get caught up in it, you can easily trap yourself in this emotional vortex.
"Xiao Er, you need to know, someone like Jiang Siyan..."
“Sister Qin,” Su Er interrupted her, “I know, I won’t do anything stupid.”
"You know nothing!" Lin Shuqin scolded her.
"You mean he won't marry me, right?" Su Er always had a serene smile on her face, her openness and composure as if she weren't talking about anything related to her. Such straightforward words left Lin Shuqin speechless, and she even forgot what she was going to say next.
Su Er got up and poured Lin Shuqin a glass of warm water, soothing her in a playful tone, "If I want to get married, that's a long way off. Sister Qin, you always tell me to focus on the present."
"Besides..." Her slightly hoarse voice due to a cold added to Su Erping's sense of aging and vicissitude. She lowered her eyes to look out the window, shrugged and chuckled, "Who knows if he will still be by my side when I want to get married."
She knows everything.
But can emotions truly be controlled? Just like at the beginning, Su Er felt that her relationship with Jiang Siyan was nothing more than a superficial physical entanglement, but what happened afterward...?
"Xiao Er, people can't control how much they like someone. Even if you don't like someone, you'll develop some attachment after spending a lot of time together. How much more so if you like someone? The longer two people are together, the more ties they'll form." Lin Shuqin reminded her with her past experience.
Su Er paused for a moment, then chuckled and said, "Well, you're here, Sister Qin. If I'm still stubborn, just slap me and bring me to my senses."
Lin Shuqin rolled her eyes at her without any politeness, "Stop trying to fool me. Anyway, that's all the advice I can give. You better remember it all."
Su Er saluted her, "Yes, Madam!"
Su Er coughed lightly, covering her mouth, after speaking so forcefully.
"Alright, alright, stop fooling around. Get some rest early tonight, or you won't have such a comfortable day tomorrow."
After Su Er and Lin Shuqin finished their conversation, Jiang Siyan's meeting also ended.
It was lunchtime, and the meals for the past two days had been prepared by a chef arranged by Jiang Siyan, each one exquisitely prepared with perfect color, aroma, and taste.
When the food arrived, Su Er had originally intended to invite Lin Shuqin to eat with her, but Lin Shuqin found their lovey-dovey behavior unbearable to watch and preferred to order takeout herself.
While eating, Jiang Siyan glanced at the new script on the coffee table and asked, "What are you sure you want to film for the next project?"
"Yes, it's a realistic drama, and we expect to start filming after the new year."
"Is the timeframe so tight?"
Su Er calculated the time and said, "It's alright, at least I still have an annual leave. I spent the whole last year on set."
"So, after filming this movie, are you going home?"
Su Er answered truthfully, "No, I found a teacher to teach me sign language in advance."
Jiang Siyan put down his chopsticks and looked at her. "What about your boyfriend?"
Su Er had just swallowed a mouthful of food and didn't understand what he meant. "What?"
Jiang Siyan pulled her chair closer, somewhat helplessly. "Mr. Su, haven't you considered spending some time with your boyfriend?"
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