Huayu 02: The Days of Extreme Pulling and Rolling with the Fairy

The room fell silent. Miss Liu didn't know why this had suddenly happened.

Why did they suddenly start hugging...?

Why did he leave in such a sorry state? He must have gone mad.

Is the stupid dog finally taking off its mask to show its beastly nature?

Xiao Liu leaned against the door. He was already less intelligent than other kids, and now at sixteen, his mind was in even more turmoil. His ears were burning red.

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But why was Xie Gouzi so hesitant just now? His polite tone sounded so unfamiliar, like he was talking to a complete stranger.

When I looked up at him just now, there was a fleeting look of helplessness and embarrassment in his eyes.

I think I messed up... Did I make him angry?

Or perhaps he misunderstood...

petty...

Ms. Liu sat on the ground, hugging her legs, completely at a loss.

I feel like I didn't do anything wrong, but it also feels like I did.

Xie Jin sighed at the top of the stairs, feeling the warmth of her fingertips just now, and gave a self-deprecating laugh.

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Suddenly, I remembered what my agent, Gu Renlong, had told me.

There was still a sliver of hope in my heart.

"I'm going to Shanghai this weekend on behalf of the brand to attend the DuPont Leica Gala Dinner, and I need to bring a female companion..."

DuPont Leica isn't a camera manufacturer; it's an international giant in fabrics, dealing with fashion brands, accessible luxury, and high-end luxury brands year-round.

The gala dinner includes a fashion runway show, live music, and a cocktail party; basically, all the world's top supermodels will be there.

Domestic male and female celebrities, brand ambassadors, and celebrities from Hong Kong and several economically powerful East Asian countries will also be going there.

Female spokespeople have male companions, and male spokespeople naturally have female companions as well.

Even celebrities attending events generally don't go alone.

The Leica Gala Dinner is considered an important event within the industry, a collaboration between capital and media.

For celebrities, this is an activity that can greatly boost their online presence and public profile.

Xie Jin originally didn't want to go, but Gu Renlong insisted that Xie Jin go.

The reason is simple: these events provide brands with an opportunity to directly engage with celebrities, and celebrities also have the chance to showcase the brands' products.

An event that clearly reveals the status of its participants.

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Xiao Liu leaned against the door, his eyes glazed over, the information in his mind still not sorted out.

I've been wondering why that silly dog ​​hugged me earlier. Did he finally give in to his lust...?

The woody scent emanating from him had not yet completely dissipated in the air.

She heard Xie Gouzi's words, but her mind was too confused to know how to respond.

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Xie Jin felt even colder when she saw that she hadn't spoken for a long time in the room.

She seemed to be not answering, but in reality, she had already answered herself.

I've already sentenced myself to death, and my mind is starting to get stuck on trivialities.

These truly are the three great illusions of life...

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Xie Jin gently stroked the cat lying on its back on the ground, and her last shred of hope vanished.

She remembered her instinctive step back just now.

Thinking of the fear in her eyes, Xie Jin suddenly felt as if she had been indulging in wishful thinking all along.

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I've become Boiling Sheep, Tom, Two-Faced Turtle, Zheng Nan, and Black Tiger!

He savored the taste, and the events that had just occurred flashed through his mind in an instant, and he immediately understood.

She probably already had her mind about starring in the Legend of Sword and Fairy series, but was afraid that if she told the truth, she would reject the offer and hurt her self-esteem.

He jokingly used the topic of the Legend of Sword and Fairy to subtly point out that he had overstepped his bounds as a friend.

Indeed, based on my actions, it's difficult to define myself as a good friend anymore.

It must have been tough on her.

They also have to take care of their own emotions, afraid of hurting their self-esteem.

It seems that all of this has been a one-sided effort by myself.

She's right.

She's meddling in her affairs.

It seems that my controlling nature and actions may have caused trouble for others.

After sitting on the stairs for a minute to figure it out, Xie Jin stood up.

"Just kidding, I'm leaving now."

He got up and went downstairs.

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When they got downstairs, Xie Jin forced a smile and greeted the aunt.

"Auntie, I have to catch a flight this afternoon and go out of town for a few days. I'll come see you again in a while."

Liu's mother nodded: "Xiao Jin, drink less iced drinks and more hot drinks when you go out."

"Okay, Auntie."

Mr. Xie hurriedly left the residential area.

"See you at the airport with the long queues! Hurry up and take some photos of the brand's guy, I want to get back to work now."

"I really want to."

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Gansu

"Mr. Xie, hello, I'm Jia Siqi, the secretary to the person in charge of our brand."

"Our filming schedule this time is quite demanding, and the accommodations may not be as comfortable as those in the capital or other major cities."

Inside the van, Xie Jin had already composed herself and was now fully focused on her work.

"Of course, the staff work even harder, and I have an obligation to cooperate with your work."

The person in charge, Jia Siqi, was slightly surprised. She had always thought that these artists were arrogant and haughty, but she didn't expect that the new artist signed by the company would be so easy to talk to.

Actually, she was overthinking it.

When dealing with investors, celebrities are rarely naive or aloof; after all, who would want to go against their sugar daddy?

Frankly speaking, Xie Jin felt that the compensation offered by the brand was a bit too much for her.

"Mr. Xie, our promotional theme this time is 'Han and Tang Camel Bells'."

"It combines our new high-end products from Ordos with the four counties of Hexi Corridor."

"You can take a look at the itinerary for this trip."

Xie Jin picked up the booklet and glanced at it. It was from the brand's GG department. This time, the planning was very meticulous.

Integrating domestically produced cashmere with the Hexi Corridor, the earthly pulse of Chinese civilization.

There were many filming locations.

The filming journey stretched for a thousand kilometers, from Wushaoling in the east to Dunhuang in the west, passing through Wuwei, Zhangye, and Dunhuang.

Considering the harsh natural environment of this shoot, the brand provided a large number of off-road vehicles and accompanying equipment and personnel.

After resting at the hotel for one night, the trip began.

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At that time, the Hexi Corridor was not as well-developed in terms of infrastructure as it would be many years later, and cell phone signals were intermittent.

Many times, mobile phones have become mere decorations.

Xie Jin glanced at her phone; there were no missed calls or messages, so she simply tossed it into her bag and ignored it.

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The morning's filming ended quickly.

Xie Jin stood on Wushaoling Ridge, feeling the winds of the Han and Tang dynasties brushing against her cheeks.

This place lies at the geographical intersection of the Loess Plateau, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and the Inner Mongolia Plateau.

It is the intersection of arid and semi-arid regions, and the farthest point where the East Asian monsoon can reach.

Once upon a time, a nineteen-year-old general led three thousand iron cavalry across this formidable barrier.

Imagine that scene, imagine Huo Qubing standing here, with the ambition to carve out a living space for the Han Dynasty.

Xie Jin felt that her petty calculations and romantic entanglements were so insignificant in the face of the world, easily blown away by a strong northwest wind.

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In a small bedroom in Beijing, thousands of kilometers away from Wushaoling, Miss Liu did not turn on the light.

Lying in the corner with my legs drawn up, my mind was still replaying yesterday's events, and the more I thought about it, the more I felt like I had messed things up...

I felt a little regretful; I had really bullied him too much... I shouldn't have made him angry.

I spent the whole night waiting for Xie Jin's call and text message, and didn't sleep well at all. I looked much more haggard.

Holding her phone, she bit her lower lip.

I don't know why my heart is in turmoil.

My hand was on the dial button, but I hesitated for a long time...

I finally pressed it.

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Buzz

When Xie Jin saw the incoming call, her heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively wanted to avoid her and hang up.

Then he realized that he was indeed too petty and not like a man at all.

Even if there's no possibility of it continuing, the girl doesn't seem to have that intention.

But it's normal to be just an acquaintance or a regular friend; I wouldn't completely ignore a phone call.

Xie Jin thought a lot during that day and night, or rather, he got very deep into a rut.

People always tend to deceive themselves with wishful thinking.

What you perceive as more than friends but less than lovers is actually not a pleasant ambiguity.

Instead, it developed into a relationship with a male best friend.

Xie Jin dislikes the concept of a male best friend.

He knew that his feelings for Xiao Liu were impure from the beginning. All the talk of good friends was just a lie; it was nothing more than a roundabout tactic that older men often use.

But, since the other party doesn't have that intention.

I can no longer maintain this relationship of being more than friends with my male best friend.

Let's not cross the line this time. I'm not the kind of person who clings on relentlessly, and this is better for everyone.

"Hey, Yifei, what's up?"