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Chapter 378 Meng Ziyi Returns to China, Xiao Tian Takes Over (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)
“Show, Sam and Ilya won’t be available until next week, but they can come see you.”

"OK! Okay, thank you."

Chen Xiu thanked Musk on the other end of the phone, and then arranged a new meeting time with him.

Once the matter was settled, Chen Xiu showed a helpless expression and turned to look at Meng Ziyi, who was sitting on the opposite sofa eating.

Seeing that his expression was off, Meng Ziyi asked, "Xiu-ge'er, what's wrong?"

"I need to stay in New York for a few more days, you have to go back first."

"Oh, it's okay, I'll go back first."

"Eh?"

Chen Xiu stared blankly at Meng Ziyi, somewhat surprised by her reaction.

Meng Ziyi's eyes lit up as he said, "Hehe, are you wondering why I agreed so readily?"

"Yeah, weren't you planning to go back together this afternoon?"

"If we can go back together, that would be best. Your work has changed, so you definitely need to prioritize work matters! In the 'Ashes of Love' WeChat group, the producer asked the actors to arrange time to participate in program promotions as soon as possible, so it's fine for me to go back first."

"Ok."

Chen Xiu took two tissues and held them out to Meng Ziyi to wipe the grease from the corners of her mouth.

"I'll be staying until next week, then I should be able to go back. By then, you should be done with your work, right?"

"Yes! This arrangement seems even better."

Meng Ziyi's expression changed from regret to joy. He clapped his hands gently, then used a fork to pick up a piece of steak and brought it to Chen Xiu's mouth.

"I'm going back first, so don't you dare sneak some food here!"

"Ha, I don't want to go to jail."

As Chen Xiu ate her steak, the image of Dong Ge's unruly expression kept flashing through her mind...

Meng Ziyi took Chen Xiu's answer as a guarantee, but she was still not entirely at ease. After much thought, she decided to work overtime every night for the last few days!
"Brother Xiu, now that we've finished eating, let's go back inside."

"Ah? I haven't eaten yet..."

"It's good that you don't eat. If you're full, I can't beat you!"

"Are you trying to cut off our supplies?"

Chen Xiu was still puzzled when Meng Ziyi grabbed her hand and pulled her into the room.

Nothing was said that night, and he didn't go out for two days.

On the third day, Meng Ziyi, exhausted, sat in his car and headed straight for the airport.

She leaned back in her chair, looking at Chen Xiu, who was accompanying her, with resentment, and said, "We're both sweating, I'm exhausted, how come you look so energetic?"

"I recovered relatively quickly."

Chen Xiu turned her head to look at Meng Ziyi. Her eyes were bright and piercing, and her face showed no signs of fatigue. In fact, she seemed quite refreshed.

"..."

Meng Ziyi was speechless with resentment, but he knew that what Chen Xiu said was true.

Their friendship had lasted for so many years, and each time he recovered faster, and faster still...

Thinking about this, Meng Ziyi couldn't help but have a somewhat absurd idea pop into her mind: It's actually quite good to have Reba help share the burden, otherwise I would be useless.

Based on objective facts, there's nothing wrong with her thinking this way; she just needs to adjust her mindset.

Watching the silly beauty purse her lips, her expression changed.

Chen Xiu reached out and hugged her, saying, "You should sleep for a bit. I'll wake you up when we get there."

"Hehe, aren't you going to carry me inside this time?"

"Aren't you afraid of getting killed?"

"Hmm~, that's right. Last time when we went back to the hotel, you could have carried me upstairs."

Meng's voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, and his breathing gradually became calm.

Chen Xiu adjusted the position of her arm to make her as comfortable as possible.

When the car arrived at the airport, Chen Xiu gently woke Meng Ziyi up. They put on masks and sunglasses, then Chen Xiu bought herself a ticket and saw her through security and board the plane before turning back.

……

A few days later, in Hengdian, the crew of "Arsenal Military Academy".

"Cut! OK, that's a wrap. I hereby declare 'Arsenal Military Academy' officially finished filming!"

"Wow~"

Amidst the cheers, Tian Xinwei, the female lead, quietly left the set, went to the dressing room, and began removing her makeup and changing clothes.

Back at the hotel where the film crew was staying, she canceled the wrap party that evening and called Chen Xiu, intending to ask him to keep their promise to "watch anime" together.

The result... "Tap~ tap~ tap~"

No one heard.

"What a jerk! Who's he with this time?"

Tian Xinwei spat and cursed, then thought: Dilraba is filming in the "Love and Destiny" drama crew. I saw her next door yesterday. That scumbag wouldn't be with her. Meng Ziyi has been busy promoting "Ashes of Love" these past few days. That scumbag wouldn't be with her running around either.

Could it be... there are other experts out there?
Realizing she might lose even her status as a regular casual sex partner, Tian Xinwei disregarded everything else and immediately called Chen Xiu again.

This time, the call finally went through.

"Hey~, Xiaotian?"

"Huh? Why are you sleeping at this hour?"

Xiaotian glanced out the hotel window. It was early August, the height of summer, and the sky was not yet completely dark at 7 p.m.

Chen Xiu, on the other end of the phone, also recognized Tian Xinwei's voice.

"I'm not fully awake yet, I'm not starting to sleep. Why are you suddenly thinking of me again?"

"What do you mean I miss you!" Tian Xinwei retorted sweetly, then immediately lowered her voice: "Okay, I do miss you a little bit. Um, about watching anime together, are you free?"

"I might have to break my promise."

"Why? You have a new hookup? Is it Coconut?"

"Pfft! Your idea is a bit off-topic. What does it have to do with Zhou Ye? I'm still in New York, so I can't stay up all night with you to 'watch anime'."

Chen Xiu emphasized the last three words to indicate that both of them knew the truth.

Upon hearing that Chen Xiu was still in New York, Tian Xinwei instinctively asked, "Meng Ziyi is back, why are you still there?"

"I guess I'll have to stay for another week for work."

"Oh, oh~~"

"...Why does your voice suddenly sound so strange?"

Upon hearing this, Tian Xinwei, whose eyebrows arched upwards, darted around and quickly came up with her answer.

"It's okay! Boss, you keep working hard and take us to new heights. I won't bother you anymore."

"Oh fine."

Although Chen Xiu had some doubts, she didn't think much of it.

After the call ended, Tian Xinwei held her phone, thinking to herself: Reba and Meng Ziyi are both in China, and that scumbag is alone in New York. My scenes have already finished filming, and I won't be working for the next month... Hmph!
Having known Chen Xiu for so long and had several close encounters, Tian Xinwei has developed a clear understanding of her boss.

She knew that Chen Xiu was a womanizer, otherwise he wouldn't have so many women.

Then, she also knew that Chen Xiu was lustful but not lewd, and that coercion would definitely not happen to Chen Xiu.

Forget about forcing him, he's not even the type to take the initiative. Otherwise, Zhou Ye and Bai Lu would have been taken to watch anime long ago.

So, the best way to win over this scumbag is to take the initiative!
Thinking this through, Tian Xinwei immediately began making arrangements.

The first thing to do is call your agent.

"Hey, Sister Lin, I've finished filming today."

"Yes, yes, yes! I don't have any other work scheduled for the next month, right?"

"Oh, I won't run around. I just want to go home and rest for a few days. Is that okay?"

Three sentences to handle the agent's questioning.

Tian Xinwei then started thinking about the visa issue. She could only apply for a tourist visa now, and she had to get it done quickly, otherwise it would be a waste of time if Chen Xiu came back before the visa was issued.

With this in mind, Tian Xinwei immediately began to utilize her connections, intending to obtain a tourist visa as quickly as possible...

……

March 9, New York, Four Seasons Hotel.

"Dingle bell! Dingle bell!"

Chen Xiu was awakened from her sleep by a series of rapid cell phone ringtones.

He picked up the phone, glanced at the screen as usual, then paused, his brow furrowing as he thought: Why is she calling again?

"Hey, you don't actually want to come all the way to New York to watch anime with me, do you?"

"Huh? Boss, I didn't know you could tell fortunes!"

"What do you mean?"

“I’m at the New York airport right now. Could you come pick me up, or tell me which hotel you’re staying at and I can come by myself?”

Chen Xiu paused for a moment, then sat up in bed, put on her slippers, went to the window, and reached out to pull back the curtains.

What's the weather like in New York right now?

"It's a rainy day. When the plane landed, the rain was light and there was hardly any wind. Now the wind is picking up. Do they also experience typhoons here?"

Chen Xiu stared expressionlessly at the howling wind outside the window. Although he was full of questions, he knew that now was not the time to ask for the reason.

"Stay where you are and don't move. I'll change my clothes and come get you!"

"Oh, be careful on the road."

Hearing the silence on the other end of the phone, Chen Xiu put down her phone and let out a long sigh.

The next moment, his brows, which had just relaxed, furrowed again.

"Sam and Ilya also arranged to meet today... They've all gotten together."

Just as Chen Xiu was considering how to stagger the timing, she received a message from Musk on her phone, sent an hour earlier.

"Show, there are delays on flights from Sam and Ilya. They may not arrive until tonight. I hope you don't mind."

"Ok, no problem."

After sending the message, Chen Xiu contacted Luo Shikan and asked him to arrange a car to pick up the person from the airport.

Only after he had arranged everything properly did he begin to wash up.

Starting from the time she hung up the phone, Chen Xiu received Tian Xinwei's call an hour and a half later.

Seeing Xiao Tian rushing into the car without an umbrella, his hair and clothes completely soaked, Chen Xiu temporarily put aside his doubts and speculations.

After pressing down the front fender to create a separate space for the rear passenger compartment, Chen Xiu handed the prepared towel to Tian Xinwei.

"Dry your hair and change your clothes."

"You let me stay here..."

"...Should I wear a steam eye mask?"

"Never mind, what haven't you seen yet?"

Tian Xinwei waved her hand dismissively, drying her hair as she took out the clothes she had brought from her bag.

Chen Xiu said, "You only brought a bag?"

"I came in a hurry, so it's inconvenient to bring too much."

Tian Xinwei smiled and said, while thinking to herself: If I brought everything, I'd be too considerate, and it would be too easy on you! Did you feel sorry for me when you saw me getting soaked? Humph, men~
(End of this chapter)