I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 605 The Deterrent Power of Pointing Out the Truth!

Jinli opened the door.

Xu Ting froze, her hand still raised in mid-air, and with a smile, said, "Jinli, I have something I want to talk to you about alone. Do you have time now?"

Although she had a smile on her face, Jinli sensed that she was a little nervous.

But this tension was well concealed.

If she weren't an actress and had a keen eye for her surroundings, she wouldn't have noticed.

Between opposite sexes, there's a need to open the door to avoid any awkwardness, but there's no such problem between people of the same sex.

Jinli stepped aside. "Come in."

Xu Ting was pleased to see that she hadn't refused, and breathed a long sigh of relief as she walked in.

The sound of this breath was actually not very noticeable.

However, since she received her college entrance exam results, even though she hasn't been praying to the temple often, she can clearly feel that her five senses have improved a lot, and her health seems to be gradually improving.

In some ways, she was more perceptive than the average person, which is why she was able to catch that subtle breathing sound.

Xu Ting was nervous.

The production team booked suites for the male and female leads, and Jinli's room was also a suite.

Xu Ting glanced around casually; the room layout was similar to hers, and Director Chu had given Jin Li the same treatment.

She looked away, her fingers gripping something hard in her pocket, and then turned on the switch.

Xu Ting said, "Jinli, I came here to talk to you. We didn't talk much while filming, and we were both busy with our own schedules after filming ended."

"The film is finally released, and I thought we could see each other more often, but it's not very convenient for you to go out. I feel we haven't been communicating much, which might have caused some misunderstandings."

Jinli asked, "What misunderstanding?"

Xu Ting paused for a moment, then said, "It's not that there's really a misunderstanding, but it might cause some misunderstandings."

Jinli blinked her innocent eyes and said, "But I don't think there's any misunderstanding. What kind of misunderstanding do you think it could cause?"

Xu Ting: "Uh, well, I've been browsing news online lately, and some netizens seem to think that you and I don't get along."

Jinli thought for a moment and said, "Because my recent college entrance examination scores have come out, netizens are paying more attention to my life, which may cause some trouble for my former collaborators."

If you think this is a serious matter, I can arrange for the media to ask this question during a media interview, and then I can provide an answer.

I've answered all the questions, so the rumors are self-defeating.

Xu Ting couldn't help but ask, "So, how are you going to answer?"

She had considered several scenarios before coming, but none of them were what she expected.

Jinli is too direct.

It's direct and a bit merciless.

Moreover, Jinli's answer was quite unexpected.

Celebrities usually give vague answers when faced with this kind of situation, letting netizens guess, which increases the level of discussion.

Celebrities only step in to clarify rumors when they become truly outrageous.

However, these rumors were only discussed by some netizens and did not become accepted as fact; they were all just hearsay.

Jinli then told her that she could arrange a media interview to clarify the situation.

The attitude was straightforward, yet sincere.

Even if she didn't like Jinli, she had to admit that Jinli was very straightforward.

For a brief moment, she did experience pleasure.

Jinli smiled, her eyes crinkling slightly: "Just telling the truth!"

Everyone was very busy during filming, and we didn't have much time to get together. After filming, we all went off to do our own promotional activities, so we weren't really familiar with each other.

Since they're not familiar with each other, how could there be any conflict? Netizens are just overthinking it.

Xu Ting's smile vanished as she thought Jin Li would say that their relationship was pretty good and that everyone shouldn't make wild guesses.

Moreover, the word "unfamiliar" already says a lot.

Filming for "Dawn" took four or five months, and they had so many scenes together. How could they not be familiar with each other under such circumstances? It's like they had zero communication outside of filming.

Doesn't this indirectly confirm the rumors of discord?
I won't talk to the other person because I don't like them.

Xu Ting immediately thought of the netizens' interpretation.

However, she soon had no time to dwell on this matter; she had come here for another purpose.

Xu Ting gave a cheerful laugh: "Okay, get it done for me when you have time. My agent keeps telling me to chat with you more, saying you're lucky and I should share in your good fortune."

Jinli smiled without saying a word.

Xu Ting: "I came here this time to get to know you. You will continue to participate in promotional activities tomorrow, and I would like to interact with you, but I don't know anything about you."

I checked the time and realized it was still quite early, so I thought I'd come online to chat with you and find out about your hobbies and interests.

Oh, by the way, I'd also be happy to share my hobbies and life experiences, and I hope we can get even closer.

Although Xu Ting spoke very confidently, Jin Li could sense her nervousness from her occasional pauses.

It's a bit strange.

She said frankly, "I find it a little strange that you came all this way to get to know me."

Xu Ting was a little at a loss.

Jinli continued, "Bai Jiang isn't very familiar with me either, but he can strike up a conversation with me during promotions. I think you don't need to worry too much about this issue."

You don't need to know what I'm like outside of work; let's just talk about what happened and how I felt during filming.

She smiled and said, "What's connected to us is the dawn!"

Xu Ting quickly realized what was happening, nodded, and flashed a bright smile:

"Yes, yes, that's what I was thinking too. I just wanted to get closer to you, so I shamelessly came to your door to make friends."

You can't hit someone who's smiling, and since the other person was being so sincere, Jinli couldn't very well kick her out and say she wasn't interested in being friends with her.

In the entertainment industry, everyone sees each other all the time, and there are always work commitments that overlap.

We're not enemies, there's no need to make things so tense.

And it's only 7 p.m., so it's still quite early.

Xu Ting took the initiative to say, "How about this, let me introduce myself first. My hobbies are skiing and mountain climbing."

She looked excited: "Can't you tell? I'm also an extreme sports enthusiast."

Jinli nodded; it was indeed hard to tell.

Xu Ting is dignified and composed, both in appearance and in her first impression.

People who love extreme sports have a crazy streak deep down.

These people may be good at hiding their true feelings in ordinary times, but at certain moments, their desire to challenge and conquer cannot be concealed.

She had quite a few scenes with Xu Ting on set, but she never saw this feeling in Xu Ting.

Time passed slowly, with Xu Ting mostly talking and Jin Li agreeing, occasionally offering a comment or two. Because Xu Ting described her life in a very interesting way, Jin Li didn't find it boring; she was a very patient listener.

It quickly reached nine o'clock in the evening. Xu Ting glanced at her watch, feeling it was about time, and naturally transitioned the conversation to—

"Hey, when you were filming, did you feel that Director Chu had very strict standards?"

Jinli raised an eyebrow: "Strict? It's alright, this is probably Director Chu's standard."

Xu Ting shook her head, but whether her next words were sincere or not remains to be seen.

"Before taking on Dawn, I had worked on Director Chu's films. Compared to that film, Dawn had much stricter requirements for filming."

He's especially stricter with us actresses than with the actors, maybe because our physical abilities aren't quite up to par. Don't you think he's a bit more lenient with Bai Jiang?

Jinli's expression shifted slightly, and her gaze towards Xu Ting held a hint of a half-smile.

But her eyes were as innocent as a cat's, so Xu Ting didn't notice the sarcasm in her gaze.

"Really? I don't think so. If we do poorly, we get criticized, and if we do well, we get praised. The director is always encouraging us, and he'd love to pick up the equipment and train with us."

She suddenly chuckled and said with a smile, "But unfortunately, the director doesn't have that time. Every day after filming, he has to have a meeting with the editing team to finalize some of the footage."

At this point, she straightened her expression slightly.

"Sister Xu Ting, Director Chu has put a lot of effort into this film. The fact that Dawn is able to rise is not just due to the amount of exposure."

Xu Ting felt a little uncomfortable under Jin Li's gaze, and quickly said, "Yes, Director Chu has always worked very hard. Even after becoming a leader in the industry, he continues to learn and enrich himself."

Jinli glanced down at her phone and said calmly, "Sister Xu Ting, it's getting late, I need to rest. I'll probably have to do a live stream of reading later."

Xu Ting couldn't help but say, "Don't you usually do your live streams around 6 or 7 pm? It's so late now, why don't you stop broadcasting and let's continue chatting?"

Jinli shook her head and said seriously, "I still have to broadcast it. I have fans waiting for me. No matter how much or how little I broadcast, I have to broadcast it."

Seeing her firm attitude, Xu Ting swallowed back what she was going to say.

She frowned slightly and said with great regret, "I hope to see you again next time. It was very enjoyable chatting with you, but the time was too short!"

While chatting, Jinli observed Xu Ting's face and noticed a faint dark aura between her brows.

This dark aura indicates that her luck will be low for the next few years, so she should be careful with her words and actions.

If you make a mistake, the negative energy will spread, and your career will decline.

Moreover, judging from her appearance, Jinli knew that this person liked to take unconventional paths and was a gambler at heart.

She couldn't help but raise an eyebrow; this did indeed match Xu Ting's self-introduction.

Aren't people who love extreme sports just gamblers?

I'm betting that I can conquer nature, and that I can survive.

Jinli indeed dislikes harboring malice towards others, even though she has noticed that Xu Ting is deliberately leading her to talk about controversial topics.

The course of fate is difficult to change, especially a person's fortune, which cannot be reversed by a few words.

If you truly want to defy fate, you need to awaken yourself and work hard in a down-to-earth manner, instead of waiting for windfall gains.

Jinli looked at Xu Ting, thought for a moment, and decided to say something to thank her for deliberately amusing her that evening.

She first glanced very slowly at her right pocket, staring at it for a long time. Xu Ting was tense and very nervous.

Then, Jinli said, "Sister Xu Ting, no matter what happens, we can resolve it peacefully. Actually, the problem is not as difficult as we imagine. We need to relax first."

Often, what you perceive as hostility is just you struggling with yourself; the other person doesn't mean it that way at all. Before you're thinking about how to defeat someone, think about how to make peace with your own emotions first.

Xu Ting's smile froze slightly, her heart pounding wildly at that moment!
In that instant, a thousand thoughts flashed through her mind.

Did Jinli discover her identity? Why did she say that? Was I too obvious? What will she do? Will she tell Director Chu? What am I supposed to do now...?

She didn't know how she answered, nor how she left Jinli's room.

When she came to her senses, she was already in her room, looking down at the recorder she was clutching tightly in her palm.

"Did she really find out? I rehearsed in front of the mirror several times, and my emotions were really good. How did she figure it out...?"

Xu Ting was talking to herself into the recorder.

Tonight was a nightmare!
Xu Ting was so emotionally unstable that she couldn't sleep all night.

The agent came to see him the next day and was shocked by her condition, blurting out, "Is your anxiety acting up?!"

She was originally working at the company, but last night Xu Ting sent her a message asking her to come pick her up.

The agent immediately called, but Xu Ting's phone was already switched off.

This situation is quite rare, and the agent was a little worried, so he rushed over.

The agent originally thought that Xu Ting was unhappy on set and had encountered some unfair treatment, and was thinking of giving her some advice.

Seeing her like this, she had only one thought: get her to the hospital immediately!
Xu Ting reached out and touched her forehead. She hadn't slept all night and felt a throbbing pain in her temples, as if a sharp thorn was piercing through them.

"Keep your voice down."

She then added, "I didn't have a relapse, I just didn't get enough rest."

The agent thought to himself: This doesn't look like someone who hasn't had enough rest.

You just didn't get a good night's rest, why are you so pale and haggard? It looks like you've been up for several sleepless nights.

No, I probably wouldn't be in this state even after staying up all night for several nights.

The agent didn't argue with her and quickly said, "I'll take you away first. You don't need to participate in today's promotional activities. I'll go to Director Chu to ask for leave for you."

"Can you pack your things? If you can, pack now. If not, wait for me to come back and I'll help you pack."

Xu Ting nodded blankly.

She hadn't slept all night and felt her thinking was very sluggish, as if she was several beats behind in her thoughts.

She thought about it all night, but still couldn't figure out if Jinli had discovered something.

If she found out, why didn't you confront her on the spot, instead of saying those things to her?

If she didn't notice, were those words a warning to her?
Xu Ting originally wanted to cause some trouble because she felt resentful and didn't want Jin Li to have it so easy.

But at this moment, all she wanted was to escape the Dawn crew.

After Jinli got up, got ready, and went to participate in the activity, she didn't see Xu Ting anymore.

She even specifically asked her assistant, "Why didn't Sister Xu Ting come?"

Chen Qin said, "Early this morning, his agent came to the hotel and asked Director Chu for leave, saying that Xu Ting's health condition was very poor."

Director Chu was having breakfast in the buffet area at that time, and I was sitting to his upper right, so I could hear him very clearly.

I noticed that Director Chu seemed somewhat reluctant, but Xu Ting's agent looked very anxious, as if something had really happened to Xu Ting, so Director Chu agreed anyway.

Jinli was initially surprised, but then, as if she had thought of something, she shook her head and chuckled softly.

She said calmly, "With such a timid personality, how could you have the courage to do those things?"

Chen Qin: "What?"

Jinli: "It's nothing, I just think the weather is nice today."

Chen Qin looked out the window at the foggy sky, her face blank.