HuaYu14: Female celebrities are going too fast.

"Am I wrong? Does Zhou Xun not like me?"

"That was a real waste of my trust."

Bai Mengyan didn't want to believe it either, but there's a saying:

"One who stays near vermilion gets stained red, and one who stays near ink gets stained black." If Zhou Xun's brother was like that, then wouldn't he also...?

Upon hearing Bai Mengyan's words, Zhou Xun raised his head and looked at her coldly:

"I advise you to take back what you said within three seconds, or you'll suffer the consequences."

"Ptooey, ptooey, sorry."

Seeing Zhou Xun's murderous eyes, Bai Mengyan quickly patted her mouth and apologized without a second's delay.

Although she didn't know what Zhou Xun meant by "let her suffer".

—I can't exactly prove it to her on the spot, can I?!

To her relief, Zhou Xun indeed didn't like men.

Zhou Xun's brows relaxed a little, and then he asked:

"Shouldn't you explain why you have such dangerous ideas?"

Bai Mengyan shrank her neck, fidgeting with her fingers on her knees:

"Um... your brother's filming this kind of movie, and you're his brother... and you're even more handsome than him... so you..."

Zhou Xun understood; this was Huang Jingyu's fault.

"Bai Mengyan".

"Here!" Bai Mengyan straightened her back, raised her hand, and gave Zhou Xun a military salute.

"Huang Jingyu is my brother; we used to rent a place together," Zhou Xun explained. "Filming 'Addicted' was his job."

"He lacks resources and isn't qualified to choose his roles, do you understand?"

Bai Mengyan nodded vigorously.

Do you have any more questions?

Bai Mengyan shook her head vigorously.

Zhou Xun stared at her for a few seconds to make sure she really understood before slowly leaning back on the sofa.

If Bai Mengyan still doesn't understand, he doesn't mind using another method to help her understand more deeply.

After watching for half an hour, Zhou Xun turned off the TV.

"Practicing acting."

……

After sending Bai Mengyan home that evening, Zhou Xun lay down on the sofa.

I took out my phone, opened Weibo, and the first trending topic was:

Within 12 hours of its premiere, "Addicted" garnered over five million views across the internet.

Zhou Xun continued scrolling down; the comments section was quite lively.

Some people shipped the couple, while others thought the content was outrageous and suggested it be taken down.

It seems that it was taken down from all online platforms three days later. Just as Zhou Xun was thinking this, his WeChat rang.

Huang Jingyu made a video call to him. The first thing Zhou Xun said after answering was:

"Fuck bro, I'm famous, I'm fucking famous, hahaha."

"You're giving me so many resources, and you even want me to appear on variety shows."

Zhou Xun nodded, his expression calm:

"Yes, congratulations."

"Don't be like that," Huang Jingyu said with a smile. "You're my brother. I won't forget you now that I'm famous."

"Um."

"Alright, alright, I know I'm angry and you're unhappy. I'm hanging up to get on with my business."

Huang Jingyu laughed and hung up the phone.

Three days later, "Addicted" was removed from all online platforms.

At this moment, Huang Jingyu called Zhou Xun again:

"Brother, I'm ruined. My work has been taken down, and my variety show has been canceled."

Zhou Xun nodded, maintaining the same lukewarm attitude as three days ago:

"Okay, I understand."

"Are you making fun of me?" Huang Jingyu snapped, staring angrily at Zhou Xun's flat lips. "I treat you like a brother, and this is how you laugh at me?!"

Zhou Xun was speechless and rolled his eyes: "Which of your dog eyes saw me laughing at you?"

"I saw it."

"Disgusting." Zhou Xun said with a look of disgust. "I'm hanging up now!"

How old are you? Still crying and whining.

Time flies, and a week has passed.

With the press conference for "Martial God" approaching, Zhou Xun is getting ready to pack up and head to the capital.

……

Are you going to Beijing tomorrow?

Bai Mengyan lay on the bed, holding a plush toy in her arms, and asked Zhou Xun a question on WeChat.

When she sent the message, Zhou Xun was folding clothes. Hearing his phone ring, he picked it up, sat on the bed, and typed a reply:

[Yeah, I'm going to the "Martial God" press conference the day after tomorrow, what's up?]

"How many days will you be gone?" Bai Mengyan asked.

"[Two or three days, maybe.]" Zhou Xun replied after a moment's thought. "[It won't affect teaching you acting.]"

Bai Mengyan: [No, that's not what I meant.]

Zhou Xun: [What's that?]

Bai Mengyan rolled over, a smile playing on her lips, and replied:

[I'm also going to Beijing on a business trip tomorrow, how about we go together?]

She really had work to do; it wasn't something she made up on the spot.

Zhou Xun simply replied: [Okay.]

Have you booked your tickets?

[It's booked.]

Zhou Xun returned the business class seat he had worked so hard to secure.

I rebooked a first-class ticket and then sent the screenshot to Bai Mengyan.

Bai Mengyan used Zhou Xun's high-speed rail ticket to search for the same flight.

Zhou Xun chose F, which is by the window, while she chose D, which is in the aisle.

Then, holding the phone between both hands, he began to perform a ritual and pray:

"I must sit with Zhou Xun."

She slowly peeled back her hands. "Car 02, right, 04, D, right, hahaha!"

Bai Mengyan flashed a small tiger tooth and sent him a screenshot of her ticket as well:

[Our seats are next to each other.]

Zhou Xun smiled and typed a reply: [It seems fate brought us together. See you tomorrow, I'll pick you up.]

Bai Mengyan replied with an "okay," and then pressed her phone against her chest.

She went to Beijing this time, and the government paid 600 yuan to book a second-class seat.

Bai Mengyan paid 333 yuan herself to reserve a first-class seat.

It's a bit pricey, but being able to sit with Zhou Xun makes it worth 932.

The next day, Bai Mengyan got up early and put on heavy makeup.

Then he sat in the room, waiting for Zhou Xun's message.

Her fingers kept refreshing the chat page, and finally, she received a message:

Are you ready? I'm coming to pick you up, I'll be there in about ten minutes.

Bai Mengyan flashed her little tiger teeth and typed a reply:

[All packed up.]

"Mengyan, why are you so happy about this business trip?"

Bai Mengyan trembled when Ah Shuang suddenly spoke from behind her.

Bai Mengyan regained her senses, turned her phone off, placed it face down on her lap, and turned to look at A Shuang:

"Why are you unhappy about having a business trip paid for by the company?"

Something is absolutely wrong!

Bai Mengyan wore a dewy base makeup, pink-toned eye makeup, and light pink lips today.

She was wearing a black strapless dress.

Ah Shuang winked and walked over to her: "You're so happy about the business trip that you've put on such heavy makeup. You weren't like this before!"

"Is that how it is?" Bai Mengyan asked back.

Ah Shuang raised her hands and waved them, imitating Bai Mengyan:

"Why does God have to go on another business trip? I'm so tired!"

After watching Ah Shuang's 99% accurate performance, Bai Mengyan raised an eyebrow:

"Maybe I'm just in a good mood today."

Ah Shuang clicked his tongue twice, his face clearly saying, "I don't believe you."

Ding.

Bai Mengyan's phone rang.

Zhou Xun: {I've arrived, I'm waiting for you downstairs.}

Upon seeing this message, Bai Mengyan ignored her best friend and rushed out with her suitcase.

Ah Shuang didn't follow her; she stood at the window and looked down.

Before long, Bai Mengyan's figure came into her view.

Then a handsome guy got out of the taxi and met Bai Mengyan.

Ah Shuang gave him a look that said, "I've discovered a shocking secret," and finally murmured:

"Looks like Mengyan has already won over that handsome guy!"