Xiao Yi stopped, lowered his head slightly, and a faint curve appeared at the corner of his lips…
After Xia Weiliang blurted it out, she froze as well.
Finally, she stomped her foot heavily.
“Alas! What a disaster!”
She took a deep breath, strode over, and without looking at him, grabbed his wrist and pulled him along.
What a disaster!
It was truly a disaster!
She tugged the man behind her until they reached the rockery before letting go and stopping.
Pressing her lips together, she turned around.
When Xiao Yi was silent, he gave off a distant and aloof aura. The brim of his hat was low, and shadows concealed his eyes, making it impossible to see his gaze at the moment.
Thinking of the kiss just now, Xia Weiliang dared not meet his eyes. Shamefully, she shifted her gaze to the side, her voice losing its confidence.
“I called you back because I wanted to… wanted to say… it’s just that…”
Staring at her hesitant demeanor, Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes, suddenly cupped her cheeks, and forced her to look at him.
“If you don’t want me to leave, just say it. Why all this dithering?”
“I… I…”
Xia Weiliang quickly batted his hands away, her face flushing intensely. “I don’t want to lose a good teacher and friend! Teacher Xiao, don’t get the wrong idea!”
Xiao Yi took a step forward, his height, a head taller than hers, exuding an oppressive aura.
He leaned down slightly, bringing his face closer to hers. “Why do I like this way of yours, saying one thing and meaning another?”
“……”
Xia Weiliang’s face grew redder, her chest pounding like a war drum.
“Don’t come so close, just stay there and talk!”
“Alright.”
Xiao Yi was cooperative, taking a step back and crossing his arms as he looked at her. “Now, can you give me an answer?”
She turned her head sideways, clearing her throat. “What answer?”
“Forgotten?”
He nodded, smiling good-naturedly. “Then let me remind you. By the way, from which step should we start?”
Xia Weiliang’s expression changed slightly, as if thinking of something.
As expected.
Xiao Yi’s eyes shifted, and he lowered his head further. “Then let’s start from this step…”
“Ah! I remember now!”
Xia Weiliang turned her head, immediately remembering with a flash of wit!
Heh!
That fast!
What a coincidence!
Xiao Yi smiled. “It’s good that you remember.” He spread his hands. “So, the answer?”
Xia Weiliang narrowed her eyes at him, knowing that she wouldn’t be able to gloss over this matter today.
Alas!
Just as she was about to sit on the steps, someone beside her pulled her arm.
Then, Xiao Yi took off his coat, spread it directly on the ground, and pressed her down onto it.
Xia Weiliang pursed her red lips. Although his thoughtfulness made her heart pound with a rhythmic drumbeat, she had to maintain an expression of ‘I’ve always been treated like this since I was little.’
Xiao Yi, wearing a black t-shirt, revealed his well-built physique.
Xia Weiliang tried her best not to glance in the direction of danger, focusing on the small patch of ground at her feet, and said earnestly, “That ‘underground romance’ thing… I’m in a rising phase right now. It’s not that I’m super famous, but many people are watching. I’m afraid… it might affect you then…”
Xiao Yi discovered something; it wasn’t difficult to grasp her rhythm.
Just like now.
He stood opposite her, looking down at her. “Then let’s simplify this problem.”
Xia Weiliang tilted her head up, her bright eyes blinking twice. “How do we simplify it?”
“You don’t dislike me, right?”
“I… I guess I don’t dislike you…”
She shrunk her head back again, wishing she had a shell on her back to cover her completely!
“If you don’t dislike me, then it’s like.”
“?!”
Isn’t that how it’s done with you Film Emperors?
Pretending not to see her wide-eyed, eager-to-argue gaze, Xiao Yi continued unhurriedly. “Since that’s the case, you can actually accept my proposal.”
Xia Weiliang was a little confused.
If she followed the Film Emperor’s logic, it seemed, roughly, basically… there was no problem.
She remained silent. Xiao Yi’s lips curved upwards. He walked over and squatted in front of her, his gaze level with hers. “I keep my word. I won’t make it public without your permission.”
“…No, Teacher Xiao, please wait a moment. Isn’t this result a bit… too hasty?”
She admitted that she… seemed, roughly, basically, had a bit of a good feeling towards him.
Oh dear!
It was right not to dislike him!
But to suddenly confirm a certain relationship, Xia Weiliang was truly unaccustomed to it.
“Fast?” Xiao Yi smiled slightly. “Indeed, it is quite fast to have already had ‘deep’ communication without a thorough understanding of each other.”
“……”
Well, sorry to have bothered you.
Xiao Yi held one of her hands. Xia Weiliang instinctively wanted to pull it back, but his gaze stopped her.
Thus, like a lucky cat, her small hand, holding a clenched fist, was passively extended.
Then, he unclasped her fingers one by one, and a bank card suddenly appeared in her palm.
Xia Weiliang looked at him in confusion. “Is this… hush money?”
Damn it!
What was she thinking!
Was Dad the kind of person to happily take money to resolve disasters for you?!
Who did he think she was!
Most importantly, giving a card without a password was like giving instant noodles without the seasoning packet!
What was he thinking?
“This is all the announcement fees, film remuneration, and various miscellaneous bonuses and company dividends I’ve earned over the years in this industry. It’s all in this card.”
“?!”
Xia Weiliang’s hand trembled, and she almost dropped it.
“No, Teacher Xiao, you don’t need this much. Just giving a few hundred thousand would be fine. If you really feel bad, adding another zero wouldn’t be impossible…”
Xiao Yi looked up at her, his eyes growing deeper.
“The password is six digits, the date of that night we were at the hotel.”
Xia Weiliang’s eyes widened, and her old face blushed again.
Teacher Xiao, you’re taking a unique and unconventional approach!
“Who uses… who uses that date as a password!”
Xiao Yi didn’t feel embarrassed about it. “I’m afraid you’ll forget.”
So, he wanted to tie her down with money?
Truly…
Xia Weiliang didn’t know what to say. He had seen through her so easily!
“But I can’t accept this card.”
No matter what, as a female protagonist pursuing her career, she absolutely couldn’t be swayed by such trivial matters.
“I have hands and feet. I can earn what I want myself.”
She held the card and waved her hand.
Waaah, it was even a black card.
Without another word, Xiao Yi directly closed her hand. “I don’t like making pretty promises. Once I’ve decided on something, I won’t change. Whether you accept this money or not, you have to. It’s not up to you.”
“This… why are you forcing me to accept a gift like this!”
He curled his lips, smiling wickedly. “If you don’t accept it, I’m afraid you’ll go back on your word. You’ll wake up and forget everything that happened tonight.”
“I won’t!”
Xia Weiliang blurted out without thinking, hastily assuring him. “Once I’ve said something, I’ll keep my word!”
It was a matter of principle!
She had to bravely showcase herself!
Xiao Yi smiled.
He stood up, bent down, and cupped her chin. “So, you’ll agree to be with me then?”
“!！”
What the f!
She had been careless!!