“Ha, you’re flirting with other guys, and I should know what?” Lin Zhuonan’s words were clearly laced with emotion.
As expected, Shang Rongrong’s expression immediately changed. Without a word, she stood up and, without even looking at him, said to Xia Weiliang, “Weiliang, you can look at the script first. I’ll contact you in a few days.”
After nodding slightly to her and Chu Qiao, she turned and left.
Lin Zhuonan frowned and got up to stop her. “Why are you still so temperamental? I was just joking.”
Shang Rongrong unceremoniously flung his hand away. “Perhaps you’re too used to being around beautiful women and joke around casually. But I’m not that familiar with you; we’re not at a stage where casual jokes are acceptable.”
Although the coffee shop was not open to the public, there were other small artists from Meiyu present, and whispers had already begun.
Lin Zhuonan was about to pull her back when Chu Qiao gave Xia Weiliang a look. Xia Weiliang immediately understood and rushed over, pulling him by his arms.
Chu Qiao: “You’re an adult now, can you be more mature and calm?”
Xia Weiliang: “In front of so many people, what do you want to say to her? And what can you say? Brother Nan, can you be more mature and use your brain?”
Lin Zhuonan sat down grumpily, crossed his arms, and looked at the two of them, his gaze finally settling on Xia Weiliang. “So, you know about my business too?”
Xia Weiliang nodded. “Judging by your reaction just now, I can imagine a full version of ‘The Domineering Star Falls in Love with Me’.”
Knowing she was Chu Qiao’s best friend and understanding her relationship with Xiao Yi, Lin Zhuonan had no reservations about Xia Weiliang.
He said regretfully, “I just joked with her, is that a big deal? She even walked off in a huff?”
He had rushed over here in a frenzy, only to get this outcome?
Chu Qiao was also exasperated. “Was that a joke? You were practically pointing at her nose and calling her promiscuous! If it were me, I might have blocked all communication right then and there!”
Lin Zhuonan frowned. “Is it that serious?”
“Heh, I don’t know if it’s serious, but Sister Rongrong’s expression when she left wasn’t exactly pleasant. It felt like… if possible, she wanted to go back to Mars.”
Lin Zhuonan’s mood worsened with their back-and-forth.
Chu Qiao clucked her tongue. “If you’re interested in her, why don’t you just say it directly? Why all this fuss?”
Lin Zhuonan glanced at her. “Did I say I was interested in her?”
Xia Weiliang couldn’t stand it. “Brother Nan, stop pretending. You’re practically carving ‘I’m interested in this woman’ onto your forehead.”
“……”
Chu Qiao added another blow. “You probably don’t know how popular Sister Rongrong is. Let me tell you, a female star like her, who is capable, has box office appeal, and is favored by major brands, has always been the favorite of the first-generation rich in the financial world!”
Ignoring his increasingly dark expression, she said, “As far as I know, a certain venture capital hotshot has already put out word that whoever can introduce him to have a meal with Sister Rongrong will receive a seven-figure reward!”
Xia Weiliang’s eyes widened. “I can do it!”
Chu Qiao: “……”
She felt a pang of heartache at his speechless gaze.
Xia Weiliang was startled, then realized belatedly, “Hmm… thinking about it carefully, I don’t think I can.”
Lin Zhuonan’s face turned grim. “Who? What’s his name?”
Anyone who dared to have ideas about Shang Rongrong, he would definitely get to know them well. And also, to kill the chicken to warn the monkeys, to warn those who had ideas about her that this woman was not someone they could covet!
“This is just one of them, there are more! Do you think I can tell you all their names one by one?”
Seeing his readiness to jot things down, Chu Qiao felt that continuing the conversation might lower her hard-earned intelligence.
“In short, if you don’t cherish her, someone else will.”
She pulled Xia Weiliang along. “Let’s go upstairs and chat about you and Xi En.”
“……You’re not just following the online buzz, are you? If it wasn’t for Chu Qiao, your current judgment is truly worrying!”
Only after the two of them left did Lin Zhuonan lower his eyes, his brows never unfurrowing.
After leaving the coffee shop, Xia Weiliang pulled Chu Qiao. “What exactly is going on with these two?”
“Hey, Brother Nan’s situation is a bit complicated. Even if he truly has feelings for Sister Rong, it will be fraught with difficulties.” As his childhood friend, Chu Qiao naturally knew everything about him.
Pulling Xia Weiliang along, she said, “I watched your show. If there’s nothing between you and Xi En, I’ll gain ten pounds.”
For a female artist, this vow was devastatingly cruel!
It showed how certain and serious she was!
Xia Weiliang pouted. “Then you’d better prepare for this unexpected surprise.”
“At least, he has ulterior motives for you,” Chu Qiao said neither quickly nor slowly. “I’ve collaborated with Brother En before, and his rigor in acting would truly shame his peers! You say, someone like him who absorbs acting as daily sustenance, would suddenly go participate in a variety show with you?”