After hearing what she said, Qin Yubai also felt that things weren't so simple.
First, Jian Zhizhen was locked up in a chemistry lab, then Xu Qiuyuan was sued, and now it's Xie Anxia's turn.
Surely they can't all be pure coincidences?
After a moment's thought, Jian Zhizhen said, "Bai Bai, I want to go find Xie Anxia and ask her why she withdrew."
"Okay." Qin Yubai also felt that this matter needed to be taken seriously.
Ask for more clues.
If someone really wanted to harm these female guests, he could take precautions in advance to protect Jian Zhizhen.
Jian Zhizhen sent Xie Anxia a message in advance saying she wanted to see her.
Xie Anxia had a good impression of Jian Zhizhen, so she agreed and invited her to meet at their company.
Half an hour later, Jian Zhizhen arrived at the company building and went up alone to meet Xie Anxia.
Upon meeting, Jian Zhizhen asked directly, "Xie Anxia, why did you suddenly withdraw?"
Xie Anxia beamed with joy: "Zhai Qinghe introduced me to a movie opportunity, one with Director Long. That's Director Long! After making a movie with him, I'll be a 'Dragon Girl' and step into the international entertainment industry. What a rare opportunity!"
Jian Zhizhen's eyes showed doubt.
Long Tao is indeed a top-tier international director, and playing the female lead in his film would certainly be a direct step into the ranks of international movie stars.
However, given Zhai Qinghe's status, it seems she wouldn't have much say in front of a director like that.
Even if she could speak up, why didn't Zhai Qinghe seize such a good opportunity and instead gave it to Xie Anxia?
She didn't think Zhai Qinghe was such a good person.
Xie Anxia seemed completely unaware of what was going on, and continued excitedly, "My company also thinks this is a rare opportunity. They even paid the breach of contract penalty for 'Love Across the Myriad Realms' and supported me in making the movie. My status in the company is completely different now!"
Xie Anxia couldn't help but feel happy when she thought about how the big boss had personally met with her today and encouraged her to learn from Director Long.
This is the first time in all my years in the industry that I've been valued so much by my boss.
Jian Zhizhen could also see that she truly cherished this opportunity.
So after much consideration, I decided not to voice my doubts.
He asked with a slight hesitation, "Are you really leaving 'Love Across Worlds'?"
Xie Anxia nodded, "Of course."
She sighed softly, "Actually, I didn't want to go on that dating reality show. I didn't perform well there, and working to earn money was quite tiring. It's really good to have this opportunity now."
Then she smiled at Jian Zhizhen and said, "I know you'll miss me. Actually, I think you're a really nice person. After I finish filming the movie and you finish recording the show, I'll do your nails. I do really beautiful nail art."
Jian Zhizhen smiled and nodded: "Okay."
She knew that Xie Anxia wasn't a bad person, just spoiled and willful.
Moreover, they lack the ability to guard against others and are easily taken advantage of.
Both he and Xu Qiuyuan encountered major events that nearly cost them their lives and ruined their futures.
She always felt that Xie Anxia's subsequent experiences would not be simple.
Although we weren't exactly friends, after spending so much time together, I couldn't have guessed that something might happen to her, yet I just watched helplessly.
After a few seconds of thought, Jian Zhizhen took off her bow hair clip and handed it to Xie Anxia: "This is for you."
Xie Anxia looked at the hair clip with a hint of disdain: "You're so stingy. Who gives away a hair clip they've worn before?"
However, upon further reflection, she realized that Jian Zhizhen's family was not well-off.
The girl from the countryside signed with a small company, so her salary is probably not much.
Moreover, among all these guests, she was the only one who sent a farewell gift after she withdrew.
Xie Anxia felt a warmth in her heart, so she took it and casually put it on her head: "But I'm still quite touched. Thank you."
Jian Zhizhen looked at the bow hair clip with a hint of reluctance: "I made this myself. It's actually a powerful anesthetic needle. If you encounter danger, you can take it off and use it to stab the other person's neck. It can save their life, and the equipment can't detect it. I'm not willing to give it away easily."
Xie Anxia's eyes lit up immediately: "That's pretty cool, thank you!"
In fact, there are many self-defense devices invented specifically for girls in this era.
However, those devices have a weakness: in certain situations, they can be easily detected by machines and prevented from being carried.
However, Chien Chih-chen's inventions have never been sold publicly, so no one can detect them or prevent them from being detected.
If you go to some high-end event, it's fine to confiscate dangerous self-defense tools, but you can't just confiscate a girl's hair clip, can you?
Moreover, this hair clip made by Jian Zhizhen is indeed beautiful. It is made of wine-red velvet and does not look cheap at all. Even if you pair it with an evening dress of the same color, it will not look out of place.
Even if you don't wear it with an evening gown, it's still very cute to wear on a regular day.
Xie Anxia really liked the gift.
She had intended to return a small gift to Jian Zhizhen, but before she could think of what to give, she was called away by her superior, who said she was about to leave to join the production team.
Jian Zhizhen then left without disturbing her.
...
"Love Across Worlds" is a top-tier variety show, and after announcing the absence of a female guest, countless resumes were sent to it.
Lin Yunfei did not use Lin Yi's connections, but secretly submitted her resume to the program team privately.
Her status in the entertainment industry is naturally overwhelming.
So almost without any surprises, she successfully replaced Xie Anxia as the new female guest.
Lin Yi only found out that Lin Yunfei had submitted her resume after Qiao Peishi finalized the list.
After finishing his meeting at the company, he immediately went home to find Lin Yunfei.
As soon as the door opened, Lin Yunfei got off the sofa and went to greet him barefoot: "Brother, you're back."
As always, she is still that well-behaved and sensible younger sister.
Lin Yi looked at her with a complicated expression: "You wanted to go on the show, why didn't you tell me beforehand?"
"I want to give my brother a surprise." Lin Yunfei hugged his arm, puffed out her cheeks and pouted, "I want to go to every time and space with my brother, and I can take care of him too."
Lin Yi gazed at her intently.
He told himself that he shouldn't doubt his own sister.
But he couldn't help but think of the conflict between Jian Zhizhen and her last time...
One can't help but suspect that Lin Yunfei insisted on going on the show because of Jian Zhizhen.
After hesitating for a long time, Lin Yi finally asked tentatively, "Little sister, did you and Jian Zhizhen... know each other before?"
Lin Yunfei's clear, watery eyes first showed disbelief, then slowly revealed a hint of pain from being doubted by her loved ones. Her red lips were slightly pursed, and she looked extremely aggrieved.
After all, she won the Best Actress award at a young age.
Her performance was extremely nuanced and layered.
This made Lin Yi, the viewer, feel a little guilty.
"I don't know her. The last time you brought her back, it was the first time I met her."
Lin Yunfei's voice choked with sobs, but she sensibly suppressed them.
"Brother, do you really suspect me because Qin Yubai said I deliberately splashed water on her? But I really didn't do it."
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