191 In The End, She Would Still Let Li Xiwu Down (2)
When she saw Li Xiwu, Ji Weiling subconsciously pushed Qi Zishen away.
Qi Zishen frowned. âWhatâs wrong?â
Ji Weiling felt a little guilty and ignored Qi Zishen. She pushed aside the makeup artist who was about to touch up her makeup and walked towards Li Xiwu. After not seeing her for a few days, the first thing Ji Weiling did when she walked over was to hug Li Xiwu and shout, âMother Dragon!â
Li Xiwu smiled faintly. âYou saw the trending searches too?â
Ji Weiling nodded. âOf course. Even if I donât scroll through Weibo, Iâm still following you. Itâs all news related to you. Iâm also a fan of Mother Dragon.â With that, Ji Weiling sighed. âIâve been a fan of Mother Dragon for a long time, but I only know now that sheâs beside me. Iâm really surprised and shocked.â
The smile on Li Xiwuâs lips gradually faded. âLetâs not talk about me. Letâs talk about you. Has the filming been going well recently?â
Ji Weiling nodded. âYes, everything went well. Iâll ask Qi Zishen for advice if I donât know anything about acting. Heâll teach me patiently every time.â
As she spoke, Ji Weiling carefully looked at Li Xiwuâs expression. This glance met Li Xiwuâs gaze. Li Xiwu asked, âWhat are you trying to say?â
Ji Weiling smiled and shook her head. âNo, itâs just that I havenât seen Miss Li in a long time. I miss you very much.â
Li Xiwu looked at Ji Weilingâs evasive gaze. âWeiling.â
Ji Weiling said, âHuh?â
Li Xiwu said, âWhen you first signed in with me, I said something to you. You said that you would take this as your motto and remember it at all times to avoid doing anything that would destroy your future in the future. Now, do you remember that sentence?â
Ji Weiling was stunned. Then, she turned to look at Yuanyuan beside Li Xiwu. Yuanyuan buried her head and did not dare to look at Ji Weiling.
Li Xiwu repeated, âDo you remember that sentence?â
Ji Weiling paused. âI remember.â
Li Xiwu said, âThen tell me again.â
Ji Weiling said nervously, âYou should work hard. You should pay taxes. Donât talk to people you shouldnât talk to. Donât touch drugs you shouldnât touch.â
Li Xiwuâs voice was cold. âSo you remember.â
Just as she finished speaking, Qi Zishen walked over and shouted with a smile, âMiss Li, long time no see.â
Li Xiwu looked up. âZishen.â
Qi Zishen walked over and teased, âMiss Li, youâve been really popular recently. I canât even catch up to your popularity.â
Li Xiwu said politely, âZishen is the pillar of Hua Guan. Who can compare to your popularity?â
Qi Zishen was humble. âItâs very rare to be praised by Miss Li.â
Li Xiwuâs smile didnât reach her eyes. âDonât say that.â
Ji Weiling did not dare to look straight at Qi Zishen or speak to him. She listened to the two of them exchange pleasantries silently. When Qi Zishen left, she looked deeply at Ji Weiling. Of course, Ji Weiling knew that Qi Zishen was looking at her, but she had to pretend not to know anything.
After a while, Li Xiwu wanted to return to the company. Ji Weiling could not bear to part with her, so she hugged her for a while longer.
When Li Xiwu turned to leave, Ji Weiling stopped her. âMiss Li.â
Li Xiwu paused. âYes?â
Although Li Xiwu did not ask explicitly, Ji Weiling could not be hopeful. Yuanyuan should have mentioned it to Miss Li. Otherwise, Miss Li would not have mentioned that sentence just now.
Ji Weiling hesitated. âI, actually, Iâ¦â
âIâm not the Minister of Justice of ancient times. If there are some things you canât say, you donât have to say.â Li Xiwu had a faint smile on her face. âYou walk the path yourself. The streetlights wonât light up to the end. I wonât force you to do anything, but Weiling, just think for yourself.â
Ji Weiling was stunned. After Li Xiwu left, Ji Weiling was silent for a long time. Assistant Yuanyuan was about to say something when Ji Weiling suddenly turned to look at Yuanyuan. âWhy are you telling Miss Li everything?â
Yuanyuan replied softly, âSister Weiling, although Iâm your assistant, itâs Hua Guan Media that pays me. I think itâs necessary to report your recent condition to Miss Li.â
Ji Weiling choked. After an artiste became popular, the salary of an assistant would increase, and it would also be prescribed by the artisteâs finances.
Ji Weiling was still a newcomer, everything was managed by the management company.
Ji Weilingâs expression was gloomy, and her voice was low. âThe company has already given up on me. This is the only drama Iâm filming now. After filming this drama, I wonât have a job.â
Yuanyuan said, âBut Miss Li fought for the endorsement of the D Perfume for you. This endorsement can temporarily stabilize your path of retreat and guarantee that you can get a role. Itâs just that youâre not the female lead for the time being. Once the value of the artist increases, many scripts will take the initiative to look for you.â
Ji Weiling lowered her eyes. âItâs always the easiest to say, but in fact?â
Yuanyuan was worried about Ji Weilingâs state. âSister Weiling, everyone in our company knows that no one lasted more than six months as Qi Zishenâs girlfriend. Why do you want to be with him? Is it because heâs generous to his girlfriend? He might be able to give you a female lead drama after the breakup. Itâs fine if you donât fall into deep trouble. Once you fall into deep trouble, if you break up and he give you a drama to send you away, youâll be the only one whoâll wish you were dead.â
Ji Weiling took a deep breath. âIâm not a love brain. I know what I want.â With that, Ji Weiling turned around and returned to the set.
Yuanyuan looked at Ji Weilingâs back and said, âAre you really going to let Miss Li down?â
Ji Weiling was stunned. Then, she turned around and asked Yuanyuan with a sad expression, âHow did I let Miss Li down? Havenât I been obedient by her side for more than a year? But in the end, did I have a good outcome? The newcomer would replace me and resources were decreased. What did I do wrong?â
Yuanyuanâs eyes turned red from heartache. âBut this isnât Miss Liâs fault. Whoever has the capital has the final say. Miss Li has already tried her best to fight for the best way out for you.â
Ji Weiling chuckled. âDid she?â
She remembered what Qi Zishen had said. âIf she wants to fight for you, wonât she be able to since she has won over President Qi who has the most say in the entire Hua Guan Media?â
It was this sentence that enlightened Ji Weiling. Thatâs right. With Miss Liâs ability, how could she not fight for her in front of President Qi? She just didnât take her seriously.
Back on set.
Qi Zishen saw her return and handed her a chocolate. âThe sweet feeling connects directly to where the endorphins are secreted in the brain. Endorphins can be converted to heat to relieve your stress.â
Ji Weiling looked up at Qi Zishen.
Qi Zishen smiled. âYou look like youâre in a bad mood. Chocolate should improve your mood.â
Ji Weiling took the chocolate. âThank you, Brother Zishen.â She gripped the chocolate and seemed to make up her mind. She took a deep breath. âBrother Zishen, are you coming to my house for dinner tonight?â
She lived alone. The implication of inviting a man who had repeatedly shown her goodwill to her house was self-evident.
Qi Zishenâs eyes darkened and he replied hoarsely, âOkay.â
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