Huayu: I was immediately ensnared by Jing Tian as soon as I entered the industry.

Chapter 106 Keeping the Appointment

Following the address given by Liu Shishi, Wang Xuan turned into an alley and parked outside a courtyard house.

There was no sign on the door frame, but a small bronze plaque with the character "陆" (Lu) was nailed to the door frame.

Wang Xuan pushed open the door and entered. A waiter greeted him: "How many are in your party, sir?"

"It's pre-ordered, surnamed Liu."

"Okay, this way please."

The waiter led him through the front hall to the left wing and knocked on the door of the private room by the window.

"Master, you've arrived! I was thinking of picking you up, but this place is rather remote, and I was afraid you wouldn't be able to find it."

When Liu Shishi saw Wang Xuan come in, she smiled, stood up, and pulled out a chair for him.

"It's quite hard to find." Wang Xuan sat down.

"The food is ready to be served."

Liu Shishi said to the waiter, and after the waiter left, she looked at Wang Xuan and said, "This restaurant is a long-established brand. Its ancestors were imperial chefs, so it's very difficult to make a reservation. We're lucky today."

Liu Shishi poured Wang Xuan a cup of tea, then sat down opposite him.

"Then I'll have to try it carefully and see how it tastes."

Wang Xuan took the teacup and then noticed Liu Shishi's attire.

Wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, and her hair in a bun, with light makeup, she looks very gentle and intellectual.

"What have you been busy with lately?"

"After finishing the promotion for 'Chinese Paladin 3,' I seamlessly transitioned into filming, and my schedule is quite full."

Liu Shishi said with a smile.

Wang Xuan nodded: "Since you don't have formal training, it's good for you to join more production teams to build a foundation."

The dishes were served one after another.

Each time a dish was served, Liu Shishi explained it to Wang Xuan as if she knew it by heart.

"This dish is called shredded pork with sweet and salty sauce. The sweet and salty flavor is mixed with the aroma of beans, and it's so delicious with rice."

"Are you very familiar with this area?"

"Yes, I'm from Beijing, and I grew up in these alleys."

Liu Shishi smiled and put some food in Wang Xuan's bowl.

"I can do it myself, don't worry about me."

"Yes, yes, you're my master."

Liu Shishi was very enthusiastic. She took the opportunity to sit in the empty seat next to Wang Xuan and moved the dishes toward him: "I have a small appetite and I'm already full. Master, please eat more."

Wang Xuan wiped his mouth and took a sip of tea: "You female celebrities are used to starving yourselves in order to look good on camera, which is not good for your health."

"Hehe, I'm used to it." Liu Shishi smiled.

After the meal, the two chatted over tea.

Liu Shishi kept talking non-stop, while Wang Xuan listened most of the time, occasionally nodding in agreement.

"When we were filming 'Chinese Paladin,' Hu Ge and Yang Mi were secretly dating. I was quite optimistic about them, but I didn't expect them to break up last month."

"It's normal for couples on set to work together."

Liu Shishi shared all the gossip she had heard or seen during this period, as well as the competition among sugar figurine artists, with Wang Xuan.

In short, Liu Shishi enjoyed the meal very much.

Wang Xuan checked the time: "It's getting late, let's go back."

Seeing that Wang Xuan was about to pay the bill, Liu Shishi quickly said, "I've already paid the bill."

"Didn't we agree that I would treat?"

"Keep it to me, that way I'll have a reason to come looking for you."

Liu Shishi lowered her head and spoke very softly.

"What, do you need a reason to come to me?" Wang Xuan handed over his coat, which was draped over the chair, and said irritably.

Hearing this, Liu Shishi smiled and said, "Then I'll come to you often from now on, don't find me annoying."

"But it has to be something serious first."

"I don't care."

Liu Shishi covered his ears with his hands, pretending not to hear.

As I stepped out of the restaurant, it was already late at night.

The alleyways are dimly lit and sparsely populated. To run a restaurant here, you have to rely on your skills to retain regular customers, or you'll go out of business.

"How did you get here? Do you want me to give you a ride?" Wang Xuan asked.

"OK."

Liu Shishi nodded, her eyes sparkling.

Once in the car, she caught a lingering scent of women's perfume in the passenger seat and asked, seemingly casually, "Master, you've had quite a few girls sit in the passenger seat, haven't you?"

Wang Xuan stared at the road ahead: "Apart from picking someone up yesterday, I rarely drive."

"You picked up Jing Tian, ​​right? She's so pretty! I saw the news online."

"Yes, it's her."

When Jing Tian was mentioned, Wang Xuan's lips unconsciously curled up into a smile.

Liu Shishi witnessed this scene and felt a pang of envy, murmuring softly, "She's so happy!"

"What did you say?" Wang Xuan asked.

"Oh, it's nothing."

Liu Shishi shook her head, clearing her mind of distractions, and her eyes gradually hardened.

As Cai Yinong said, there are so many temptations in the entertainment industry, and the two of them will eventually break up. That will be the opportunity she has been waiting for.

"This must be the place. Go back and get some rest."

The car stopped in front of the hotel that Liu Shishi had mentioned. Before getting out of the car, Liu Shishi opened her mouth, but finally waved and said, "Goodbye, Master."

At that moment, Yang Mi and her group came out of the hotel and happened to see this scene.

"Shishi, wasn't that Director Wang just now?"

Tang Yan stepped forward and took Liu Shishi's arm, asking the question knowing the answer already.

"Yes, he was worried about my safety, so he personally brought me back." Liu Shishi nodded.

"Shi Shi, it's still early, how about we go grab some late-night snacks together?" Yang Mi asked with a smile.

Liu Shishi shook her head: "No, I ate too much for dinner. You guys go ahead, don't worry about me."

"Sister Cai is waiting for you to come back. Go upstairs and find her," Brother Hu said with a smile.

"Okay, I'll go up now."

Liu Shishi walked through the hotel lobby, found a quiet spot, and called her father.

"Dad, our car is parked at—"

Liu Shishi knocked on Cai Yinong's door, simply to inquire about Wang Xuan.

The door opened.

When Cai Yinong saw Liu Shishi outside the door, a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes. Why did she come back so late at night?

Is it that Liu Shishi lacks charm, or that Wang Xuan remains unmoved by her presence?

"Sister Cai, Lao Hu said you were looking for me?"

"Yes, come in."

Cai Yinong took Liu Shishi's hand and pulled her into the room, recounting what had happened that afternoon.

"Shishi, after you left—"

"Should I audition?"

Liu Shishi was very surprised and found it somewhat unbelievable.

"I made some inquiries, and the project that Enlight Media has approved for the second half of the year is a movie about Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio."

"[Painted Skin 2]?"

Cai Yinong shook her head: "It shouldn't be, otherwise the news would have spread far and wide by now."

Liu Shishi nodded: "Guangxian is doing this because of my master, so I have to put in a good word for him."

"Yes, it's definitely time to let Director Wang know that you owe him a favor."

Cai Yinong was more than happy to receive more of this favor, as it would benefit the sugar man and allow Liu Shishi to repay the favor.

With each passing day, their relationship deepened.

Meanwhile, Wang Xuan had just returned home when he received a call from Liu Shi.

"Since I've given you a chance, just do your best. I'll thank Mr. Wang next time I see him."

"Master, won't this make you owe them a favor?"

"Don't worry, he doesn't. He owes me quite a few favors."

After hanging up the phone, Wang Xuan took off his clothes to prepare for a shower and saw Jing Tian's pajamas in the closet.

I already miss her even though it's only been a day.