Chapter 40: Oh, Then I'm Definitely Not Telling You

Besides, juding by Lan Ting’s appearance, her typical and unimpressive background was painfully obvious. It was no surprise that Xu Zhiyi did not hold her in high regard.

In reality, Lan Ting had received different treatment from the very start. Moments ago, while Xu Zhiyi and the 2 men had been having a riveting and animated conversation, Lan Ting had simply used her phone, all alone in a corner. Do not be misguided, it was not a personality issue. It was an intentional ostracisation from the rest.

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Lan Ting’s decision to sit beside Jinli was not caught on camera. From the moment they boarded the bus, the filming crew would no longer follow them about. Their behaviour could finally be free.

Sweeping the vehicle, Lan Ting saw everyone busy with their own business.The coast was clear.

“Pssh, Jinli, I don’t think it was a good idea to provoke Xu Zhiyi just now.” Suppressing her voice, Lan Ting kindly cautioned Jinli. “When the show is aired, millions of viewers will scold you online.”

“So what?” Jinli turned to her, replying in a similarly soft tone.

Jinli’s nonchalance surprised Lan Ting, striking hesitation into her heart. Out of goodwill she still decided to warn Jinli. “Earlier, I overheard something unbelievable in the washroom. The production team claims that Xu Zhiyi bought a place in this production through her connections. She has a strong backing! You’d better be careful.”

Huh? Is she seriously telling me this?

Putting on a stoic expression, she half-joked, “Since she’s so powerful, aren’t you afraid I might sell you out to buy myself some insurance?”

“I don’t think you will.” Lan Ting confidently shook her head

“Why not?”

“You… you are so gorgeous. Anyone could tell you aren’t that kind of person.”

“Haha! Great judgement!” Jinli broke into a bright, wide smile as satisfaction overflowed from her crystal eyes. In her euphoria, her cheeks bloomed with a color like the first spring sakura, intensely eye-catching.

At that moment, Xu Zhiyi turned around. The first thing she saw was, unfortunately, Jinli’s exuberance.

How revolting.

Immediately after, she saw their intimate conversation. She scowled. “What are you all talking about? It sounds very interesting!”

In that instant, Xu Zhiyi’s voice robbed Lan Ting of her speech.

Innocently smiling at Xu Zhiyi, Jinli asked, “You wanna know?”

Feeling everyone’s gaze on her, Xu Zhiyi immediately entered her pure, innocent and lovable persona she had given herself.

Wearing her enchanting smile, she insisted, “You should share the details with everyone! Everyone would love to be part of the excitement!”

“Better not. You wouldn’t be happy to hear our conversation.”

Xu Zhiyi’s face dimmed a little. The more Jinli teased, the more she felt like she had to know about it.

Suppressing the urge to send a slap across that vixen’s face, Xu Zhiyi professionally maintained her smile. “Oh don’t tease me! What could make me unhappy?”

Jinli’s eyes narrowed as she hesitatingly confirmed, “You sure about this?”

Clenching her teeth, Xu Zhiyi politely smiled, “Of course!”

“Oh, then I’m definitely not telling you!”

Xu Zhiyi was dumbstruck. Raw fury pumped through her veins as she became teary-eyed.

Seeing the emotions leaking from her, Jinli seized the opportunity and teased her further.

“Oh no! Don’t cry!”

Xu Zhiyi had no choice, she forcefully held back her tears, glaring at Jinli menacingly.

“Gosh, young girls like you are terrifying. “, Jinli lamented as she sighed. “Crying at every instant. What if people think that I’m bullying you?”

Xu Zhiyi could only stare at the provocation, completely lost for words.

Pointing to everyone in the car, Jinli continued, “Everyone saw it right? She’s so far away, and we never even touched each other. If she cries, its none of my business!”

Cleverly, everyone minded their own business.

The cabin’s atmosphere grew dense and suffocating as Xu Zhiyi jabbed her finger at Jinli, wanting to rebut her, but unable to come up with a proper response.

The awkwardness was shattered by Lu Qingyuan’s sudden laughter. Pointing at Jinli, he laughed. “Look at you, your joke has gone too far! Yiyi is completely terrified!”

An excellent move.

Everyone admired it in their hearts

He easily brushed off the situation as a joke while getting Jinli out of her tough spot.

However, Jinli did not take the escape route, sighing yet again. “Alas, not everyone is as good-humored as I am.”

Xu Zhiyi was fuming, yet she had no choice but to swallow her annoyance and smile.

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