"That joke isn't funny at all."
Qiao Ziqian, with one hand in his trouser pocket and the other holding a cigarette, exuded an aura that instantly pushed people away, a stark contrast to the casual and natural 'Qiao Ziqian' from before.
After delivering his line, he turned and left.
Tang Wanxing, sensing he was upset, hurried after him. "It was just a joke, why are you taking it so seriously?"
Qiao Ziqian slowed his pace and glanced at her, "You can say I haven't done enough for you, or not well enough. But you cannot deny my feelings for you."
The man's brow furrowed slightly, a coldness emanating from his features.
He raised his hand and flicked the cigarette butt between his fingers into a trash can several meters away, a perfect shot. He said coldly, "Xingxing, I'm very disappointed by what you just said."
"I..."
Tang Wanxing rarely saw Qiao Ziqian angry.
Seeing him turn to leave, she clutched the script in her hand, unsure what to say.
She wondered if, had she met Qiao Ziqian first, she would have fallen for him.
Who could resist someone so coolly handsome, intelligent, and utterly doting on her?
She hadn't expected Qiao Ziqian's first display of anger towards her to be because of Meng Jingwei.
Instantly, her dislike for Meng Jingwei grew.
Tang Wanxing didn't have time to find him again, so she headed towards Blue Star Lake.
Just then, Su Meiyi walked over. "Sister Wanxing, here, I brought you a cup of coffee. Have a sip to warm yourself up."
More than half a month had passed, and Su Meiyi's arm injury had healed. As long as she didn't make drastic movements, it wouldn't hurt anymore.
She handed the coffee to Tang Wanxing, giving a fawning smile. "Sister Wanxing, you really suit ancient costumes. You look so beautiful."
Although her tone was fawning, Su Meiyi spoke from the heart.
Tang Wanxing possessed a face of classical beauty, and paired with an ancient costume, she truly looked like a fairy fallen to earth, captivating to behold.
"Thanks."
Tang Wanxing took the coffee and took a sip. "Blue Mountain coffee? I really like it."
"I'm glad you like it, Sister Wanxing."
Su Meiyi naturally bought things to please her.
Standing beside her, she turned her eyes and asked meaningfully, "I heard Meng Jingwei is at Blue Star Lake, and she'll be filming a scene where she falls into the water later?"
Her tone was laced with scheming.
"Yes. She's very dedicated, performing the winter water scene herself. She's really committed to her work," Tang Wanxing presented an image of honesty and kindness to Su Meiyi.
"Oh~"
Su Meiyi nodded, a flicker of light in her pupils.
"Let's go, the director is waiting over there," Tang Wanxing said.
Although Tang Wanxing and Meng Jingwei would be filming a water fight scene later, Su Meiyi also had a part, albeit on shore, not needing to go into the water.
Meanwhile, Meng Jingwei put on a down jacket from the lounge and took her script to Blue Star Lake.
At Blue Star Lake, the props team was already setting up.
Meng Jingwei immediately spotted Tang Wanxing's double in the crowd. The young girl was practicing fight choreography with the martial arts instructor.
Standing by the artificial lake, the biting wind whipped against her face, making her cheeks tingle almost imperceptibly.
Looking at the lake surface that had formed a layer of ice, Meng Jingwei let out a sigh, her breath instantly dispersed by the wind.
"Meng Jingwei, Wanxing and Meiyi are here. Go through the blocking with them first and run through the scene."
Director Li pointed to Tang Wanxing and Su Meiyi approaching and said to her.
"Okay."
She nodded, turned, and waved to Tang Wanxing as she approached. "Movie Queen Tang, Director Li wants us to run through the scene."