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Chapter 201 Chen Xiu's Attitude Towards Female Celebrities
After speaking with Su Xiao, Chen Xiu called Na Zha.

While at the Beijing Film Academy, Nezha had something she wanted to say to him, but Chen Xiu was busy rushing back to the company for a meeting and only made a gesture to her as if to make a phone call.

The message came from her at that moment, asking if it was inconvenient for Chen Xiufang to talk on the phone.

After the call connected, Nezha's first words were: "Chen Xiu, are you alright?"

No. Why do you ask?

"I saw you leave in a hurry and thought something unexpected had happened."

"It's just some work-related stuff... Did you call me over earlier because there's something you wanted to tell me?"

Chen Xiu's voice carried a hint of anticipation, as if she wanted to settle things once and for all.

Last year, Nezha took care of him for three days.

Chen Xiu always remembered this favor. She would think of it when she saw Nezha at the Beijing Film Academy. She had planned to find an opportunity to ask her what resources she wanted, but unexpectedly she ran into Zhou Ye and rushed back to Douyin Company.

Now, if Nezha calls and wants any film or television resources, he will be happy to help as much as possible, so that both parties can be even.

However, Nezha on the other end of the phone seemed to realize his intentions and did not want to sever the personal relationship between the two parties.

"Actually, it's nothing. I just haven't seen you in a long time and wanted to chat with you casually."

"..."

Chen Xiu listened silently, unsure of what to say.

Nezha didn't care and just continued to say what he wanted to say.

"This is the first time I've known you could shoot arrows, and so well at that. If you could ride a horse..."

"I can ride a horse."

Chen Xiu replied in a low voice, a hint of helplessness showing in the corners of her mouth.

If it weren't for those three days together last year, he would still be indifferent to Nezha as before, and might even ignore her calls.

However, she did take care of herself for three days and didn't ask any questions afterward.

If it weren't for her, Chen Xiu felt that the safest course of action she could have taken at the time would have been to call the management office using a landline before starving to death. That would have caused considerable trouble for the hospital and the news media...

#Billionaire Suffering from Serious Illness and Trapped at Home#, wow, what a terrifying news headline.

Although all of this was caused by the system's rewards, without the system, Chen Xiu would not have entered the entertainment industry, nor would she have met Meng Ziyi.

Since it's all your own choice, you should accept whatever comes your way, good or bad, without complaining.

Considering all this, Nezha had indeed done a great favor, and Chen Xiu's attitude towards her naturally softened considerably compared to before.

"You can ride horses! That's amazing! If you have time in the future, you can go horseback riding on the grasslands near my hometown. I can be your guide..."

Nezha talked excitedly, but all he talked about were trivial things.

Based on past experience, she knew that if she talked to Chen Xiu about getting back together or being friends, the call would inevitably end inconclusively.

Therefore, Nezha just kept talking about small things in life, thus skipping the questioning stage and directly defining his relationship with Chen Xiu as friends.

First, become friends and gradually build a closer relationship. Only then will there be a possibility of taking things further in the future. This is Nezha's current plan.

During the chat, if Chen Xiu replied with a sentence, she would excitedly continue the conversation.

No matter what Chen Xiu said, Nezha could always respond and even flatter him, just like a female simp in front of a cold and aloof male god...

After listening to her talk for more than ten minutes, Chen Xiu finally couldn't help but say, "It's very late today, how about next time..."

"Okay! Let's talk again next time."

After saying that, Nazar hung up the phone without waiting for Chen Xiu's response.

Chen Xiu put down her phone in a daze, and before she could even express her feelings, she felt a movement on her shoulder.

Looking up, what came into view were Su Xiao's eyes, which were full of inquiry.

Aren't you going to say anything to me?

"It's a call from my ex-girlfriend."

With Su Xiao, Chen Xiu could say anything and needed to hide nothing.

The back seat and the driver's seat are separated, so Luo Shikan won't hear Chen Xiu and Su Xiao talking here.

Having learned the caller's identity, Su Xiao's face showed a hint of interest.

"Does she regret breaking up with you?"

"Well, but I think it's better if we're just friends..."

Su Xiao raised her hand to interrupt Chen Xiu, then gave him a knowing look.

"If you only wanted to be friends, you didn't have to make things so difficult for yourself just now."

"But I didn't want to get back together with her!"

"I believe you're quite wary of those female celebrities in the entertainment industry. If the meaning of the word had only appeared now, your feelings for her would probably be very different, right?"

Chen Xiu remained silent, but she knew in her heart that Su Xiao was absolutely right.

If Meng Ziyi hadn't established a relationship with him before his identity was revealed, their relationship certainly wouldn't be as close as it is now.

The same applies to Dilraba. If she had chosen to stay with Jaywalk Studio instead of switching to Datang Pictures, their relationship would likely have faded over time.

From beginning to end, Chen Xiu was wary of female celebrities in the entertainment industry. The longer they were in the industry, the more wary he became. When Tang Yan first showed interest in him, his attitude gradually cooled down.

Because the longer a female celebrity has been in the industry, the more she wants. She will never be satisfied with just playing friendly matches, nor will she be like Dilraba, completely focused on Chen Xiu. What she wants is to completely rise to the top... Chen Xiu would never do something so foolish as to invite endless trouble for a moment's whim.

After a moment of silence, seeing that Su Xiao was still waiting for her answer, Chen Xiu had no choice but to evade the question, saying, "We don't need to speculate about things that haven't happened."

"At the time, Ziyi didn't know your situation; she just liked you, which is why you treated her differently."

"Given my current looks and appearance, it's not surprising that female celebrities in the industry would be enthusiastic towards me! Even before I've revealed anything, Ziyi was able to go to a bar alone in the early hours of the morning just because of a post on her WeChat Moments. That's a truly sincere gesture."

"Back then, you already knew she liked you?"

Chen Xiu paused for a moment, then shook her head.

"I'm not sure, but at that time, I had feelings for her."

"And this ex-girlfriend now?"

“I owe her a favor and want to repay it through work, but she doesn’t seem willing to accept it.”

"Ha! If you accept it, then there'll be absolutely no chance for her and you, right?"

Su Xiao turned her head to look at Chen Xiu, her eyes full of profound meaning: "Besides the meaning of the words, you have someone else, right?"

"..."

A look of surprise flashed across Chen Xiu's face, wondering how Su Xiao had guessed Reba's identity.

"Chen Duling, who came to my house with you last time? She doesn't seem to be your type."

"Dudu and I are just ordinary friends."

"That's just your opinion. The way she looked at you wasn't exactly innocent. If it wasn't her, then it must be someone else. You're so afraid of trouble because you must have absolute control over the other party, that's why you..."

"Sister Xiaoxiao, can we skip this topic?"

Chen Xiu shook his head; he clearly wasn't thick-skinned enough to discuss his romantic escapades with Su Xiao.

Su Xiao knew Chen Xiu's personality well. Since he didn't want to talk about it, it would be inappropriate to press him for details, so she changed the subject.

"Aunt Zhao said you're going back to Shanghai in a few days, is there something you need?"

"My film and television company has set up an artist signing point in Shanghai. I need to go there to see the final interviewees. We did something similar last year."

"Oh, that's how it is."

Su Xiao nodded slightly, thus ending the chat.

After dropping her off at home, Chen Xiu had Luo Shikan drive the car to Qingqin in Xiangshan.

Sitting alone in the back seat, Chen Xiu looked out the car window at the scattered stars in the west, thinking: Reba should be back by the end of the month. I wonder if Zhang Han, whom Da Xiong mentioned last time, has been dealt with yet...

……

In a private room at the hotel where the "Wolf Warrior 2" film crew was staying in South Africa.

Xiong Ben poured three full cups of 53-proof Maozi liquor, then presented two of them to Wu Jing and Zhang Han, before picking up the third cup for himself.

"Come on! This glass of wine is to congratulate Zhang Han on finishing his most difficult scene. I'll drink it first!"

"I did it too!"

Wu Jing quickly followed. He hadn't touched alcohol since filming started for "Wolf Warrior 2." Today was a rare occasion with Xiong Ben organizing a gathering, and he didn't need to film tomorrow morning, so he had to drink to his heart's content!

The producer and director both downed their drinks, and Zhang Han wanted to join in, but as he picked up the glass of baijiu, he immediately realized that he couldn't hold his liquor that well.

Looking at the 150ml glass of baijiu, Zhang Han felt that if he drank it all, he would probably have to sleep with the toilet tonight.

Thinking of this, he quickly put on an apologetic expression and said, "Producer Xiong, Director, I can't drink that much, I'll just have a little?"

"Can't you even drink one cup?"

Xiong Ben asked, his tone clearly displeased.

Today's drinking party was designed for Zhang Han. This drink was both a polite gesture before taking action and a way to give this oil tycoon a warning, so he had no choice but to drink it.

Sensing the change in Xiong Ben's attitude, Wu Jing also tried to smooth things over, saying, "Just drink as much as you can!"

With the producer and director both speaking, Zhang Han knew he had to drink this glass of wine no matter what.

Swallowing hard, Zhang Han brought the wine glass to his lips, gritted his teeth, and tilted his head back to pour it into his mouth.

The spicy liquor, like a hot wire, slid down his throat, squeezing his stomach tightly... Luckily, he didn't vomit.

"Great drinking capacity! Come on, let me toast you again!"

The bold voice reached Zhang Han's ears, sending a chill down his spine.

Seeing that Xiong Ben was about to pour him a drink, Zhang Han, who wasn't completely stupid, finally understood the purpose of today's drinking party.

"Producer Xiong, if I've offended you, I'll immediately offer you a drink as an apology! But could you tell me first exactly what I did wrong?"

"During filming, did you try to take advantage of the actresses?"

Xiong Ben continued to pour wine for Zhang Han, satisfying his desire to apologize.

Having figured out the reason, Zhang Han said with a pale face, "Producer Xiong, I haven't gotten anything out of this... So, after I finish this drink, will this matter be over?"

"I originally wanted to treat you to two bottles, but since you've apologized so sincerely, one bottle will be enough."

"A bottle?!"

Zhang Han stared blankly at the wine bottle on the table, feeling that he would definitely be sleeping with the toilet tonight...

(End of this chapter)