The battle for traffic in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 534 My Selfish and Hypocritical Self
Looking back, we haven't gone far; our lingering gazes will never change. Separation is hard to bear, no matter how you look at it, it's too difficult; but we've become braver after parting ways…
Liu Shishi, still half-asleep, came to her senses and, with sleepy eyes, saw the green vines on the ceiling, realized that she must have woken up.

But the song...

Exhausted, I turned my head and saw a woman in a purple gauze dress looking down at her phone with a smile on her face.

Zi, Zixuan?
Tang Yan?

[I can't finish the potion of forgetfulness, I won't let you vanish like smoke, I'll cherish the past again, and gaze at your sword as if you were still there...]
Liu Shishi sighed silently in her heart. She felt as if she was still having a messy dream and was about to fall asleep again. Before she could close her eyes, her gaze met that of Tang Yan, who was looking up at her.

Apart from the unintentional allure in her eyes, Liu Shishi's face was expressionless and blank.

Tang Yan couldn't help but feel embarrassed, but she bit her lip and still managed to laugh before asking.

"woke up?"

"...sugar, sugar?"

Liu Shishi's tone was still somewhat uncertain.

Tang Yan secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and her smile relaxed a little.

"Hmm. He asked me to come over so I could comfort you. I... I don't know your situation, but... we're probably in a similar situation."

"...You also have one?"

Liu Shishi found it hard to believe.

But after saying it out loud, I realized that they had both worked together on "Blossoms Shanghai," and given his behavior these past few days, it was impossible for him to let her off the hook.

Physical and mental exhaustion slows down the brain.

"Um..." Tang Yan became embarrassed again, "I... I just can't do anything about him..."

The sound became quieter.

"Were you also coerced by him?"

Liu Shishi wanted to clench her fists, but her fingers and everything else were sluggish and she didn't want to move at all.

Tang Yan immediately shook her head.

"No, he respects me a lot. It's me, I... sigh Shishi, in the entertainment industry... he helped me a lot, and I'm very grateful to him. Then, I only see him a few times a year, and he never leaks any information. Every time, it's... quite happy."

Liu Shishi smiled sarcastically.

"And then he called you over to see me?"

"..."

Tang Yan remained silent for a moment.

“He hadn’t invited me before. This time he asked me if I wanted to come, and I agreed to come on my own.”

"..."

Liu Shishi was speechless.

Tang Yan, however, seemed to have figured out the logic and gently kicked her legs.

"Actually, before I agreed to come, he didn't tell me who was here. But he assured me that it wouldn't be someone I couldn't accept. You know about him and Yang Mi, right? He didn't make things difficult for me or try to get me to be with her... He sent me here to make sure this person was absolutely safe. After I arrived and saw you, I knew that I was right to trust him. You really can trust him too."

Tang Yan wasn't lying; she came here by some strange twist of fate.

She could have refused, but she made up an excuse for herself: Xu Xing respected her so much, she should reciprocate; if he really couldn't accept her, then it was best to end it.

"...You're hopeless."

Liu Shishi complains.

Tang Yan wasn't angry.

"You haven't gotten rid of your tail since you woke up, so you're beyond saving."

"..."

Liu Shishi's face immediately turned bright red, and she wished she could disappear into the ground.

She quickly removed it, raising her arm to cover her face, feeling so wronged and ashamed that she was almost in tears.

Tang Yan sighed and gently hugged Liu Shishi, who was lying on the soft bed.

"When he gets back, you'll see how even more embarrassed I am. But we really don't need to think about it too much. Really, Shishi, I'm so happy to see you. I had so many uncertainties before, but you've made me feel completely at ease. And you can sense how... strong he is, right?"

"He said you fell asleep before 10 a.m. and didn't wake up until almost 6 a.m., and you didn't sleep very late last night either. Isn't it because you were too happy and too tired? You probably don't know how sweet and relaxed your smile was when you first fell asleep. Your complexion was also particularly good, much better than the last time I saw you. You were so much more relaxed, and you looked 10 years younger, like when we were filming 'Chinese Paladin 3'."

"Back then, we were so relaxed and happy. Now... every time I see you at an event, I can sense that you're under a lot of pressure. They must be having a lot of trouble with you. So, you can think of each event as the best spa treatment for your mind and body. For us celebrities, maintaining our best condition is the most important thing."

Tang Yan spoke softly and rambled on for a long time. Liu Shishi, who had been covering her face with her arms, slowly lowered them and gently hugged Tang Yan's head.

And finally, he spoke again.

"Yang Mi will be here soon. He asked you to prepare Zi Xuan's look, so she definitely won't be left out. Actually, I was tricked into coming here by Yang Mi."

"...No, if Yang Mi is coming, he will definitely tell me. If I refuse, he will respect my opinion."

"Of all that you just said, the most ridiculous thing I find is that he says he respects you. You should have done more of what he asked me to do. What does that have to do with respect? Yang Mi will definitely come."

"Under these circumstances, do you still need to treat each other with the utmost respect? Don't you feel truly relaxed? He certainly won't call Yang Mi over. Otherwise, let's make a bet."

"Okay. If Yang Mi really comes, you'll have to admit what a shameless, despicable person he is."

"What if not?"

"..."

"Trust him from now on, and give yourself some breathing room in your life."

"……it is good."

Liu Shishi finally responded.

Tang Yan, who was holding her, couldn't help but smile.

Mission accomplished!

When Tang Yan arrived in the morning and saw Liu Shishi sleeping on the garden terrace, and heard from Xu Xing that they had been together for almost a week, she knew that Liu Shishi just needed an excuse.

Now I've given her an excuse.

While Liu Shishi was taking a shower, Tang Yan picked up her phone and called Xu Xing directly.

"Don't let Yang Mi come."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

On April 17, Xu Xing left Shanghai and went to Huzhou, Zhejiang Province to film the final scenes of "Changjin Lake".

Originally, she planned to go to Shenzhen to see her daughter before joining the crew, but Xu Xing felt it would be better to go after filming wrapped up, since there were only ten days of filming.

and……

"We've arrived at the villa. Sister Shi, you haven't completed your mission yet. Are you ready to accept your punishment?"

Xu Xing stroked Liu Jie's smooth cheek and smiled.

Sister Liu's smile was helpless, and her eyes were filled with grievance and resentment.

After getting into the car together at the villa in the city, they first exhausted her completely before giving her a little time that was impossible for her to complete the task.

He wanted to punish her.

Despite feeling aggrieved and overtime, the tasks that need to be completed must still be completed.

Without Tangtang, he's all alone and pitiful. I don't even dare to think about it unless I try to exhaust him as much as possible.

But the truth is, the idea of ​​"consuming" him is a false proposition.

After another hour in the car, when she was finally carried from the garage into the room, he didn't miss a single step of the short journey and could still easily tease her.

As she entered the living room, just as she lifted her slender waist, the phone rang again.

Sister Liu reached for her phone and answered the call herself.

Speak softly and gently, with a calm and graceful demeanor.

She said she felt really tired lately and wanted to rest for a few more days.

Sister Liu is truly a very persevering person. Her tone of voice remained very stable, even as the challenges she received became increasingly difficult.

Therefore, he is also the person who brings Xu Xing more and more surprises.

Xu Xingzhen had never imagined that she would want to come to Hushi with her.

Although Sister Liu caught up with Sister Tangtang at an astonishing speed during the two days Sister Tangtang was there, and even soared to Teacher Yang's level, which left Sister Tangtang speechless.

Xu Xing thought she would take the opportunity to calm down.

Therefore, Sister Liu has so many grievances and pressures in her heart!

Xu Xing couldn't bear to see such a wonderful older sister being wronged!
Praise to Teacher Yang!

Although Sister Liu made a candid statement to Xu Xing, she mentioned only one condition: she would not forgive Teacher Yang.

Before the last phone call ended, Sister Liu had already broken down.

This time, Sister Liu looked into Xu Xing's eyes the whole time, and managed to smile again before she broke down.

Feeling great!

With such great support, Xu Xing feels refreshed and rejuvenated every day, and her filming performance is in excellent condition.

Sister Liu no longer rejected the script for "Dark Glory". Every day, while Xu Xing was filming on set, she would study the script at the villa. Every day when she came back, Xu Xing would personally guide her acting skills.

The pitiful feeling of being bullied is within Sister Liu's comfort zone.

The hardest part is the vengeful look in one's eyes.

Xu Xing did many outrageous things, which could be described as trampling and humiliating. She wanted to make Liu Jie look at her with hatred, but Liu Jie always did it willingly. Then, looking at Xu Xing in her disheveled and broken state, she suddenly burst into laughter.

She even shifted the blame to Xu Xing, saying that Xu Xing hadn't hidden the worry and tenderness in his eyes, which made her realize how much he cared about her, so she couldn't bring herself to be ruthless.

Finally, Xu Xing found a photo in her album, printed it out, put on a paper mask, and put on the mask. He then put on his acting skills, which were worthy of an award-winning actor, to simulate a scene dialogue, which finally made her eyes look fierce and sharp.

Ten days passed quickly.

On April 27, Xu Xing finished filming all her scenes in "The Battle at Lake Changjin" but did not attend the wrap party because the entire crew had not yet finished filming.

Xu Xing delivered tea and snacks to the entire crew and then returned to the villa early.

Inside the villa, Sister Liu had prepared Xu Xing's favorite outfit, a pure white dress and a white veil, for her most special day.

Xu Xing had only tentatively suggested it, but to her surprise, Sister Liu agreed immediately.

She was also holding a bouquet of flowers.

He knelt down and laughed, his neck stiff.

"It's not a big deal."

Xu Xing pointed to the corner of her eye.

A moment later, she shed the same tears.

As expected, from now on, Xu Xing will disagree with anyone who says Sister Liu's acting is bad.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

It was a wonderful 17-day experience. This was the longest time that Hsu Hsing had spent with one person continuously in over a year, apart from Dilraba.

Moreover, while Dilraba had other people with her at the time, Sister Liu was all alone for more than ten days. She quickly jumped to Teacher Yang's level and became a brand new person.

On April 28, before parting ways, Sister Liu went back to Haishi with Xu Xing again.

She was relatively passive when she arrived, but on the way back, she demonstrated perfect initiative.

Tangtang rushed over again, and they raced against time to save Xu Xing's last moments before heading to the airport.

On the plane to Shenzhen, Xu Xing opened Weibo and saw a photo of the two of them at the top of the trending topics list.

Xu Xing took these photos of them.

The snapshot captured the moment they closed their mouths together, so both of them were smiling with their lips pursed, their complexions equally rosy, and they looked stunningly beautiful.

There are very few photos of the two of them meeting up privately, and fans think that their relationship is just average, and they are just ordinary colleagues who worked together on "Chinese Paladin 3".

This group photo made Little Lion and Sugar Fan extremely happy. Both families felt that their older sister was the least troublesome among the post-85 actresses. Now that Ji Hui is doing well, the two older sisters should live together from now on!
This also made Ma Feng laugh out loud, mocking the two losers for starting to band together, and especially criticizing Sister Liu.

Since last year, Shi Mi's remarriage has been the talk of the town. Ma Feng readily agreed to Little Lion's request, promising to have Sister Mi kidnap Sister Shi and take her away from the old man.

Unexpectedly, she suddenly started flirting with Tang Yan. Isn't this a betrayal of Sister Mi?
I want to be with them too! I want to be with them too! I want to be with them too! [crying][crying][crying][crying]

I just found out that Shishi has blocked all my friends. How could she do this to me? How could you let them treat me like this? [crying]

You have to stand up for me! Everything I do is for you! I was fine when I left, how did it turn out like this! [crying]

[My sincere feelings have been wasted? Have you gone back to the capital? I need to find you! Please, please, please!!! [crying][crying][crying]]

Teacher Yang sent me a WeChat message, crying and screaming.

But Xu Xing could only comfort her on WeChat for the time being.

Don't worry, it'll pass in time. She was just acting on impulse. You and they will be true best friends in the future, believe in yourself!

Xu Xing wasn't trying to fool Teacher Yang.

When they were in Hushi, Xu Xing questioned Sister Liu about whether she really felt that Teacher Yang was unforgivable. He said that if it weren't for Teacher Yang, he would only have complete respect for Sister Liu.

Sister Liu didn't answer at the time, thus silencing herself.

Only when she was in front of the mirror, with her hair and arms pulled up, did she suddenly say, with a sob in her voice, that she was actually grateful to Teacher Yang.

If Xu Xing summoned Teacher Yang the next day, she wouldn't have any objections.

It's just a casual thing to do; I'll get them back together when I have time.

After all, with Liu Jie playing the role in "Dark Glory," Teacher Yang is the most reasonable middleman in the eyes of outsiders. They need to continue being good friends to minimize the risks.

As for Sister Tangtang, she and Teacher Yang were true best friends back then. They hated each other for a few years, but it was only because they were at the peak of their careers that they had no choice but to confront each other. There was no irreconcilable conflict between them.

Having witnessed Xu Xing's control over Teacher Yang in the video archives, Sister Tangtang was already somewhat hesitant. When Xu Xing called her that day, she was actually prepared to meet Teacher Yang.

It's really not easy for girls to make it in the entertainment industry, and every true best friend you've ever had is extremely precious.

Since Xu Xing has the ability to solve problems, he will definitely help them solve them.

Xu Xing just has too many things to do, and sometimes she can't find the time.

But we will definitely solve it this year!
Xu Xing has already expanded the domestic entertainment industry and ushered in a new era of going global. In the future, the good sisters will support each other, work together, and prosper China's cultural and entertainment industry. Wouldn't that be wonderful?

Yang: [Okay, okay, okay!!! I don't believe in myself, I only believe in you! [kiss][kiss][kiss]]

Yang: [They are all my good sisters. I don't want to lose any of them. [crying][crying][crying]]

Yang: [Dilraba is my best friend, Baby is a bit less good than them, is my ranking correct? [Pity][Pity][Pity]]

Yang: [We must work together to defeat the Tong clique! [Fighting][Fighting][Fighting]]

Teacher Yang is incredibly dramatic.

But Hsu Hsing likes it; she needs that kind of energy.

As soon as the plane landed in Shenzhen and she got into the car, Nazha threw herself into Xu Xing's arms.

Xu Xing had originally arranged for her to go to Hushi, but then notified her at the last minute not to go. Nazha wasn't too upset because Xu Xing had already promised her that she could have a child with him and become a proper family!

Hehehehe~
The anxiety I felt last year after being sidelined completely vanished before the new year, replaced by jealousy over Dilraba! All these years of dutifully playing the role of a decorative vase have finally paid off!

Now, Xu Xing is taking her to meet her sister again for a family dinner!
Hehehe——

Naza blinked her big eyes.

Xu Xing rubbed her head.

"wait me back."

"Oh oh oh, okay!"

Naza nodded repeatedly.

She had vaguely heard that Xu Xing and Yu Murong's relationship was somewhat strained, so it wasn't really appropriate for her to go with them.

When Xu Xing arrived at Yu Murong's house, she had just finished preparing dinner.

However, after sitting down at the table.

"Since you're coming, I had the restaurant send over a few dishes."

She explained the sentence.

Ok.

eat.

Yu Murong had a small appetite; she ate a few bites and then put down her chopsticks.

She watched Xu Xing eat for a while before speaking.

"I heard that you and Liu..."

"Ah."

Xu Xing looked up and smiled at her.

To ensure everything is handled meticulously, Sun Man's arrangements are definitely necessary.

"I just love to have fun, as Sister Rong knows. Maybe Manman has told you too? I just want a relaxed life and I'm not too willing to restrain myself. But Sister Rong, you can rest assured, I'm very careful and won't cause any trouble."

"..."

Yu Murong remained silent.

Xu Xing ate a few more bites of rice before continuing to speak.

"My nature seems to be rather wicked. I felt quite embarrassed when I lied to Sister Rong before. If it were me, I would be heartbroken to see my sapling growing crooked, and I would definitely hang it up and beat it."

“No.” Yu Murong finally spoke again, shaking her head. “How could it be bad? You have been indulging yourself a bit, but I know it’s because you’re under too much pressure and there are too many temptations in the entertainment industry. Everyone has their own life, and I don’t want others to point fingers at my life.”

She gave a faint, bitter smile.

Xu Xing also shook his head.

"Sister Rong has never bossed me around; instead, she's always supported all my decisions. Your arrangements and expectations are wonderful, and I've let you down. Actually, I've thought many times about being a moral exemplar, a star full of sunshine and positive energy, making everyone proud of me, and letting everyone believe in the beauty of the world—just kidding, haha~"
"But every time I think about it, I feel like, what's the point for me? There are so many scumbags out there. As long as I'm not the worst one, that's fine. The entertainment industry is full of rotten people and filth. Who would expect true love in the entertainment industry? They wouldn't be doing them a disservice by simply sleeping with me. And if I can even play along seriously, that's already pretty ethical."

Xu Xing smiled.

"So now I feel like I'm really hypocritical and selfish. I make so many excuses, but actually I just like to play around. And as you've seen, what I offer isn't tender affection, but a despicable and shameless approach, just to satisfy my perverse tastes and the dark side of my heart. I always use gentleness to disguise myself, to lure them in, and in the end, I make them sink deeper and deeper, until they regret it. I even think I'm disgusting."

“…No,” Yu Murong began slowly, “you don’t need to talk about yourself. You’re just young…”

"Yes, I thought I might get tired of it eventually and not want to play anymore. But after all these years, I haven't shown any signs of getting bored. On the contrary, I'm getting more and more enthusiastic. Making each independent personality into the way I want them to be, letting me control them, and having them listen to me in everything, is really addictive. If they are big stars, with a glamorous image in public, the better their image, the more I enjoy the contrast they show in front of me. I really feel like I'm hopeless."

Xu Xing sighed deeply.

Yu Murong opened her mouth slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but she didn't know how to say it.

As a lawyer with many years of experience, she has seen far too many hypocrites and sanctimonious people. If these words came from someone else, she would be disgusted and contemptuous, showing no kindness whatsoever.

But this is Xu Xing.

I brought home a sapling by chance when I was young, and watched it grow... into a towering tree.

Back then, his eyes were as deep and silent as a still pool, and he was shy, hardly daring to look at her. Why had things turned out like this today...? Yu Murong felt it was her own fault.

She always felt that she was just a distant cousin who could only watch him grow up and had no right to tell him what to do.

She didn't want others to manage her, and she was even less willing to manage him.

But everyone has their own life.

Therefore, Yu Murong felt regretful, regretting that Xu Xing liked to play so much after growing up.

There was even more self-blame.

Xu Xing lost his parents at a young age and lived a life of constant displacement. Both the island province and the United States were completely unfamiliar environments to him, with different cultures. He lacked love growing up – since she took him away, she should be the one to provide the love.

However, Yu Murong failed to fulfill her responsibilities as a guardian, using the "pointing fingers theory" to evade her duties.

In fact, Xu Xing has grown up to this day without even the habit of smoking or drinking, let alone the drugs that are most easily contracted in the entertainment industry.

He's also dedicated to his work, striving for excellence and never slacking off... Aside from his love of fun, he's impeccably outstanding. So what's wrong with having fun?

He not only lived up to Yu Murong's expectations, but also far exceeded them.

It's nothing short of a miracle that Xu Xing, raised so recklessly by her truly selfish mother who refused to take responsibility, has grown into such an outstanding person. He remains eternally grateful to her…

Now he's portraying himself as an utterly wicked bastard, acting as if he's apologizing...

A deep sense of shame welled up in Yu Murong's heart.

He only snapped back to reality when Xu Xing gently touched his arm with her own.

...Xu Xinghui held her hand earlier.

"So, I'm planning to have another child to see if I can become more responsible and mature. I originally wanted to talk to Sister Zhen—Zhen Huaiwei, but she said she promised Zhenwei that she would never have a child with me. So I thought of Nazha, who has always had this idea. After I told her, she was very happy and willing. But, Sister Rong, do you think it's appropriate? I'll listen to you."

(End of this chapter)