After Jing Yi posted the photo, just as she was about to remove her makeup, a message from Shen Huaichu came through.
She picked up her phone and looked at it, muttering to herself, "Well, isn't the big boss busy with work?" He hadn't even replied to the one she sent to Jing Zeqian.
[Miss Jing, did you do some beauty makeup in your spare time?]
Jing Yi's lips curled into a smile as she typed on her phone keyboard.
[How is it? Scary, right?]
The reply came quickly from the other side.
[This is scary? It looks more like a poor little thing.]
Jing Yi wasn't convinced. She opened the photo again and looked at it, mumbling, "Isn't it scary? I think it looks quite terrifying."
Shen Xi heard Jing Yi's voice and walked over, wiping her tears. "What's scary?"
Jing Yi showed her the selfie, "Isn't it scary?" This wasn't a big deal, but as soon as Shen Xi saw it, she started crying again.
"Wuu wuu wuu wuu wuu"
Jing Yi looked at Shen Xi speechlessly, handed her a tissue, and let her cry off to the side.
She shouldn't have shown it to Shen Xi, now she'll be crying for a while again...
Jing Yi continued chatting with Shen Huaichu.
[This is from a cameo role I did in a drama, probably my only one. Don't you think this makeup is scary?]
The reply came quickly from the other side.
[Whose drama did Miss Jing make a cameo in?]
Jing Yi briefly explained to Shen Huaichu about Jing Zejun's drama and the character she played.
Remembering the praise from the director and others, Jing Yi couldn't help but boast to Shen Huaichu.
[The director and the famous actor both said I acted very well!]
After all, these were renowned directors and a major actor, which was enough for Jing Yi to brag about.
However, she also kept in mind that she shouldn't casually do cameos in the future. Otherwise, her method acting approach would be both emotionally and physically draining.
[Miss Jing, having never acted before, why were you able to perform this story so well?]
Jing Yi's eyebrows raised slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. He was truly impressive, no wonder he could rise to become a CEO.
[People always have some experiences, more or less. It just so happened I could put them to use!]
Jing Yi said it casually, but the other side went silent for a moment. Jing Yi didn't receive a message, thinking Shen Huaichu found it boring and stopped chatting with her.
But the next second, Shen Huaichu's call came through.
Jing Yi instinctively looked towards Shen Xi, but the assistant was busy comforting her and didn't notice.
Jing Yi coughed lightly a few times and answered the phone, "Hello?" Somehow it felt like they had some kind of improper relationship, being all secretive...
From the other end of the phone, a voice came through. Shen Huaichu's voice, like the man himself, carried a hint of coolness and depth.
"Is Miss Jing referring to experience in acting, or experience as the character in the drama?"
Jing Yi didn't catch the low tone in Shen Huaichu's voice and laughed, "I don't have any acting experience at all."
The tone on the other end became somewhat displeased, "Is that so? Are there still 'capable individuals' who can provide Miss Jing with this kind of experience? I'd like to meet them."
Back then, she was far from being a "Miss Jing," just an ordinary student. She was already grateful for that.
"That was ages ago, who remembers now? Did you call just to ask about this?"
"...I've never been one to let bygones be bygones. I prefer the idea of karma coming full circle."
So, Miss Jing, it's about time for karma to turn in your favor.
Jing Yi suddenly felt moved. The corners of her mouth turned up slightly as she said softly, "Shen Huaichu, thank you." For the Jing Yi of that time.
"Who are you talking to?" Shen Xi's muffled voice came through. A flash of panic crossed Jing Yi's eyes, "A friend."
Jing Yi spoke into the phone again, "Let's end our chat here then, bye!" She quickly hung up the phone.
"Your eyes are all swollen. Qiqi, help me get an ice pack."
Seeing that Shen Xi still hadn't recovered, Jing Yi sat down next to her, "My dear Xixi, you get into character faster than the actors themselves. Are you still going to have dinner with your CP tonight?"
Jing Yi used her ultimate skill. Shen Xi sniffled, her voice still muffled, "Of course I'm going!" She couldn't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Jing Yi took the ice pack from the assistant and gently applied it to Shen Xi's eyes while continuing to persuade her.
On the other side, Shen Huaichu, who had been abruptly hung up on, looked at the photo Jing Yi had sent, his fingers lightly caressing the screen.
When the photo first arrived, Shen Huaichu's lips had curled into a smile, until he heard Jing Yi mention the director's praise.
He had hoped it was due to Jing Yi's natural talent, but the answer he received was quite the opposite.
Shen Huaichu's thin lips pressed together, a complex emotion stirring in his heart.
.......
After the shooting was over, several people agreed to have dinner together.
However, this meal seemed to be not so relaxed.
Jing Yi smiled apologetically at the two people in front of her, gently tugging at the sleeve of the person next to her.
Shen Xi's gaze was too intense, how could anyone eat comfortably like this?!
"My friend is a fan of you and Jun Jun, so she's a little excited."
To save some face for Shen Xi, Jing Yi very carefully used the word 'little', but in reality, Shen Xi looked like she was using the two of them as appetizers.
Shen Xi hurriedly composed her expression. Wasn't she just trying to vet her idols?
Plus, as a hardcore romantic drama enthusiast, how could she miss such a classic scene?!
Wen Qingyan still smiled gently, "Thank you for your support, Miss Shen." Shen Xi quickly waved her hands, smiling, "You're welcome! You're welcome! It's my pleasure!"
Jing Yi looked at the two speechlessly.
[... What's with the 'It's my pleasure'? Xixi, if you keep talking, I won't be able to cover for you anymore!]
Ignoring Shen Xi's choice of words, Jing Yi quickly changed the subject, "Jun Jun, when will you finish filming?"
Jing Zejun ladled some soup for Jing Yi and Shen Xi, "Probably in about six or seven months." Jing Yi looked up in surprise, "Won't you be away from home for most of the year then?"
Jing Zejun smiled, "It's not always my scenes, I can still go home occasionally to visit." Just like when he went to watch Jing Yi's competition last time.
"Besides, apart from filming, I have some other ad shoots that I need to attend as well."
Jing Yi sighed, "So busy!"
Shen Xi quickly chimed in, "Being busy means an actor is popular." She was a career fan of Jing Zejun after all!
Jing Yi nodded in agreement.
Beside them, Wen Qingyan quietly listened to the three chatting, his demeanor elegant and expression gentle.
[I wonder how Wen Qingyan's plan to win back his wife is going? There doesn't seem to be any substantial change yet.]
Jing Zejun's hand holding the chopsticks paused slightly, which was quickly noticed by Wen Qingyan next to him. He lowered his head slightly and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Jing Zejun's eyes darted away slightly as he shook his head, "Nothing." Wen Qingyan didn't think much of it.
On the contrary, Shen Xi across from them once again couldn't control her gaze.
She loved it so much!
Aliali: 673ef3ccc4f3f33ac4f1a588Jing Yi resignedly tugged at her sleeve again, "Xixi, the food in your bowl is about to get cold."
Hurry up and focus on eating! Stop treating the two people across from you as side dishes!
"Oh!"
Shen Xi lowered her head once more, composing her expression.
The meal was finally finished, surprisingly without incident.
Before leaving, Jing Yi went to the restroom. When she came out, she encountered an unexpected person.
Jing Yi was looking down, wiping her hands with a paper towel, when she bumped into a man coming towards her.
He was dressed in a suit, with a gentlemanly and kind smile on his face, concernedly asking if he had bumped into Jing Yi.
Originally, Jing Yi didn't pay much attention, saying it was fine and preparing to leave, but apparently the man had no intention of letting her go just like that.
"You're Jing Yi, aren't you?"
