Huayu: Just entered the industry, and was pursued by a young actress.

"Cut! This shot is perfect!"

Behind the monitor, Su Youpeng shouted excitedly.

He looked at Zhou Jin, showering her with praise: "Zhou Jin, you directed this scene beautifully, the emotions were perfectly conveyed!"

With her breakthrough in the first scene, Chen Duling quickly found her footing in the following scenes.

Filming went very smoothly, and the first day's scenes were completed earlier than expected.

As soon as the group disbanded, Chen Duling immediately went to the set to look for Zhou Jin.

She knew very well that she was able to get into character so quickly today, and even perform exceptionally well, largely thanks to Zhou Jin's guidance.

She wanted to thank him in person and invite him to dinner to express her gratitude.

However, after searching the set, she couldn't find Zhou Jin anywhere, and a hint of regret flashed in Chen Duling's cool eyes.

On the other side, Zhou Jin had just changed out of her costume and picked up her phone. She saw five or six missed calls on the screen, all from Nazha.

Zhou Jin took her phone and walked to a quiet corner to call Nazha back.

The call was answered almost instantly. Zhou Jin asked, "Why are you calling me so many times? What happened?"

Naza's slightly guilty yet soft voice came from the other end of the phone: "It's nothing... I just woke up and found you weren't here, so I missed you."

Zhou Jin smiled helplessly: "I was filming just now and couldn't answer the phone. But I've finished work now and will be back at the hotel to find you right away. Let's go out for dinner together tonight."

"Okay!" Naza's tone instantly brightened.

"Is there anything you particularly want to eat?" Zhou Jin asked.

"Let's have hot pot! I haven't had hot pot in ages."

Zhou Jin nodded in agreement, and the two then booked a private room at a hot pot restaurant near Hengdian.

As soon as Zhou Jin pushed open the door to the private room, Nazha, who had been waiting inside, rushed over excitedly and threw herself into his arms.

She wrapped her arms tightly around Zhou Jin's waist, buried her face in his chest, and took a deep breath.

"Wow, my husband smells so good!"

Hearing this cloying address, Zhou Jin felt a mix of amusement and helplessness.

The aloof and radiant exotic goddess before falling in love is completely different from the clingy little devil in front of me after falling in love.

He knew beforehand that this girl was a bit "love-obsessed," but he really didn't expect that once she was in a relationship, she would be "obsessed" to this extent.

After they sat down, Naza stayed close to Zhou Jin, clinging to his arm like a koala, and said happily, "Brother Jin, this seems to be the first time we've eaten out alone together, it's great!"

Looking at her easily satisfied and charming appearance, Zhou Jin's eyes softened.

Just then, Zhou Jin's phone, which was on the table, suddenly vibrated.

The caller ID showed Chen Duling.

Zhou Jin answered the phone casually, and Chen Duling's signature cool voice came from the other end: "Teacher Zhou Jin, do you have time tonight? I'm sorry to have troubled you during filming today. Thanks to your encouragement, I'd like to personally invite you to dinner to express my gratitude."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jin hesitated for a moment.

Logically speaking, tonight was a rare date between him and Nazha, so he should have decisively refused.

But after all, he and Chen Duling had only just started working together today, and they would be filming scenes together every day for the next few months. So, to refuse so bluntly would seem a bit cold-hearted.

Sitting next to her, Nazha, with her sharp ears, naturally heard the contents of the phone call and immediately guessed who the other person was.

Her beautiful big eyes darted around.

This was her first dinner alone with Zhou Jin after they established their relationship, and she was extremely reluctant to be disturbed by outsiders.

But she knew all too well how charming Zhou Jin was now, and coupled with his terrifying acting skills that could carry others on screen, it was hard to guarantee that the actresses in the same group wouldn't get too caught up in their roles and develop feelings for him.

Naza suddenly felt a sense of crisis, as if someone was "checking up on her."

She wanted to scout out the enemy's situation beforehand and see for herself what kind of person this college student with no acting experience was who could be parachuted into the lead role in a movie.

Thinking of this, Naza gently tugged at Zhou Jin's sleeve and whispered, "Brother Jin, please agree to her request. I don't mind."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Jin glanced at Nazha in surprise, clearly taken aback.

When did this girl become so generous and sensible?

However, since Nazha, this "jealous jerk," had agreed, Zhou Jin went along with it and said into the phone:

"I'm having hot pot with a friend at 'Fu Man Lou' nearby right now. If you don't mind, you can come and eat with us. I can also introduce you to a friend."

"Okay, okay, I don't mind. I'll be right there."

The two briefly discussed their exact location and then hung up the phone.

Putting down her phone, Zhou Jin turned her head to look at Nazha with a half-smile, and asked curiously, "Tell me honestly, what are you plotting this time?"

Naza gave a haughty snort, raising her snow-white chin as she said, "What else could I be planning? I just want to see for myself what the female lead who's going to play your love interest in this movie looks like. A complete novice still in school, getting to play the female lead in a big-budget film."

Hearing her slightly scrutinizing and sour tone, Zhou Jin couldn't help but laugh and tease her, "When you first debuted, you played such a significant role as Xiaoxue in 'Xuan-Yuan Sword: Scar of Sky' right from the start."

Having her past exposed, Nazha immediately felt somewhat guilty, her beautiful cheeks flushing slightly, but she still stubbornly insisted, "That...that's not the same! Back then..."

Seeing her adorable appearance—clearly jealous and guilty, yet still trying to justify herself—Zhou Jin smiled.

Naza looked around the layout of the private room, then suddenly her eyes flickered, and she stood up and walked straight to sit down opposite Zhou Jin.

Zhou Jin was taken aback by her actions: "Why did you suddenly sit across from me?"

Naza didn't speak, but instead rested her delicate chin on her hand and gave Zhou Jin a meaningful and charming smile.

Upon seeing that familiar smile, a scene flashed through Zhou Jin's mind like lightning—

The last time I had dinner with Yang Mi and the others, Nazha sat across from him like this, secretly took off her shoes under the table, and used her black-stockinged feet to rub against his calves little by little.

Is it...

Upon closer reflection, Zhou Jin's breathing involuntarily quickened.

This girl is really too "fiery" in private.

However, he has to admit that he really falls for her charms.

In public, she is a dignified, aloof, and unapproachable exotic goddess; in private, she is a seductive little vixen who dares to play any game and is willing to do anything for him.

This extreme contrast is simply irresistible.

A short while later, the door to the private room was gently pushed open, and Chen Duling, exuding a cool and scholarly air, walked in.