Chapter 6

Moreover, he achieved success with his friendly yet distant demeanor and exceptional social skills

Upon reaching the room upstairs to change clothes, Tongtong slapped her forehead and exclaimed, "Oh no," as she realized she had forgotten to bring my down jacket and the box for the jewelry. The jewelry and watch were sponsored by a brand and needed to be returned

But now, the two of them are laughing, while I cannot bring myself to laugh. "It is impossible, so how can they mock me?" Ever since I began to doubt him, I have been troubled about how to bring up this matter with him without hurting his feelings.

He should also be waiting for the bus to arrive, standing naturally beside me. His assistant turned to answer a phone call, making the atmosphere between us even quieter

She explained the reason, "I am afraid of disturbing you."

Si Si explained, "What I mean is, you are very good, but your goodness is something she cannot appreciate"

I casually wrapped myself up, donned my formal attire, and left the room, already among the last group to depart

Yu Gaoxing said, "I am not laughing at you," while laughing very loudly

In my observation, Yu Gaoxing's orientation has not deviated.

After the group photo, everyone bid farewell to the editor-in-chief of the magazine in a friendly manner and gradually left the venue. I was also inclined to do the same, but I noticed that Brother Jin Mao was calling me over.

Later, I began to understand that the reason for their argument was that a portion of the fans did not want the public to distort my friendship with Yu Gaoxing, while another group of fans insisted that between him and me, it only took one person to break through that barrier, claiming that there is no pure friendship between men and women unless their sexual orientations are the same

You are ... ...

The key to the friendship between Yu Gaoxing, Sisi, and me lies in the fact that the three of us share the same sense of humor, often leaving others puzzled while we are already laughing. Therefore, Sister Fangfang expressed a famous saying: Youth is truly wonderful; everything is amusing to see.

She burst into laughter again

Yu Gaoxing brought the topic back, "You speak so lightly, how do you pursue it?"

When it comes to Zhu Caitong, everyone knows who she is. Compared to her works, her appearance and scandals are more widely discussed. She is stunningly beautiful, with eyes that reflect ambition, which is quite the opposite of me. However, we still have a slight connection, which is the couplet that has circulated from some forum: "The worldly Zhu Caitong, the elegant passerby Tang Yike."

He suddenly interrupted my reverie, "It is too cold."

Well, it was my peripheral vision that caught sight of him approaching from behind me

I couldn't help but remind him, "You should call her 'Sister Caitong'."

Little sister, confidence is a good thing, but you hahaha ... ... " He did not finish his sentence before he started laughing

Upon reaching the parking lot via the elevator, I had only taken a few steps when I faced the cold air head-on, and I was defeated, standing frozen in place, my teeth immediately chattering. Tongtong quickly came down, draping a down jacket over my shoulders at the first opportunity, instructing me to wait there while she went to find the driver to bring the car over

His assistant coughed, and I handed over a tissue. "Are you alright?" he replied while coughing, "I'm fine, I'm fine."

I said as calmly as I could, "Zhou Jiashu, I just encountered him."

I have taken this for granted for two years, but suddenly influenced by this animated image and the comments below, I can't help but start to doubt Yu Gao Xing. Am I the only one who feels nothing, while he has some thoughts on it?

He lowered his head and sat in the chauffeur-driven car, adjusting his clothes. His assistant followed him into the car. Before the door was closed, he turned his face and met my gaze, immediately breaking into a smile

The middle-aged male actor, who is on good terms with him, exudes an elegant demeanor. He treats him with great warmth, naturally placing his arm around his shoulder. The two engage in a lively conversation, exchanging words back and forth. Suddenly, he bursts into laughter. I initially thought he was an outsider amidst the blooming flowers, yet to my surprise, he stands out prominently.

In my childhood, I envied tall models and diligently drank milk every day, yet it did not prove to be of much use

Although I am often moved by women, such as the sunlight shining on a young girl's rounded shoulders and her slightly yellow hair, the tears of a desperate woman, and the bright smile beneath the wind-swept hair, if I were a man, I would surely perish from my affections. However, as a girl who still harbors some fantasies about love, when it comes to choosing a partner, I still love men

These days I have been flying around, and Tongtong has not been idle either, inevitably making mistakes in the midst of our busyness. I said it doesn't matter, I will change my clothes first, you go downstairs to get the things, and we will meet at the parking lot

In the next second, the car door slammed shut with a "whoosh" and drove away from in front of me

Adult, how about you

I responded to him with a "Hello," then turned my face slightly away. I had just been too lazy to look in the mirror in the room, so I didn't know if my makeup had smudged.

Si Si was already slightly tipsy, smiling as she said, "So silly!"

I know that I came down in the same elevator with him. When he saw me tying my shoelaces as I entered the elevator, he took my coat and other things from me and said, 'You go ahead and tie your shoelaces.' Wow—" Tongtong said, "I was moved.

Si Si stated, "I think she looks down on you"

I am not excited, I bit into a Sichuan pepper.

His assistant choked again, and I handed over a tissue, saying, "Take your time."

I pinched the down jacket I was wearing

I learned this move from Zhou Jiashu, perhaps my skills are not refined enough

Once again, someone called my name; this time it was the publicity director of a fashion group. She mentioned that she had not driven and was about to book a car service. Understanding her unspoken request, I inquired about her destination, and regardless of where she was headed, I could conveniently give her a ride.

You understand me too well. I said, So I can't help but wonder if what the fans say is true, that you have feelings for me, but I have always been oblivious to it, causing you to miss out.

As I sat in the car, warm as spring, I took out my phone and typed in pinyin, which was enough to connect to his name. I clicked into his encyclopedia entry, skimmed over the lengthy introduction, and found his date of birth. I mentally calculated his age and unconsciously blurted out, "Nineteen years old ... ... "

As a public figure, one must be prepared for every word and action to be magnified and interpreted.

Jin Mao is truly an established artist. When collaborating with him on "Floating Lipstick," Director Huang took on the role of the critic, pointing out my flaws, while Jin Mao played the supportive role, praising my talent every day. He kindly offered to introduce me to investors from the mainland, hoping that I could break out of my established circle. He looked down upon the small circle mentality, while I remained respectful. After bidding farewell to Yu Gao Xing, I went to Jin Mao's side.

I instinctively lowered my head, lifted my skirt, and walked up the step that appeared before my eyes. Just as I was about to turn back to thank the person who had called out to me, the female artist beside me let out a short gasp. I quickly supported her, and after she steadied herself, she shyly said "thank you" to me

He said, "I know, it's not that there are no outsiders."

The heart that has been inexplicably tightening gradually loosens, and only then do I feel the hand warmer I am holding starting to heat up

I can only respond, "All is well"

As I turned my head, my thoughts leaped from the title to the realization that he knew who I was

"Oh, peer," he said in a daze, "Am I no longer calling you sister?"

Can you chat

Very well, woman, you have successfully captured my attention At that time, I should have picked up on this joke

I also gently say goodbye

I hurriedly put on my down jacket when I heard someone call out, "Sister Yike."

I know it is him, a woman's intuition

We sat around the tea table enjoying hot pot, and I asked Yu Gaoxing, "Have you ever considered that it might be time to find a girlfriend?"

However, it is also a fact that we cannot generate an electric current, even during the filming process, when emotional investment is required, we still cannot. Let alone the times he often lends me a hand; when I hold his hand, it feels as if I am holding my own left hand with my right hand, devoid of any sensation

The director's sister smiled and said, "If it were the security guard, you would probably only say he is a good person"

No, let me think carefully about the scene of the charity dinner that night, whether I missed any details

It is my honor to be associated with her fame and to mock alongside her

Si Si asked me, "Why are you so excited?"

Two weeks after the dinner, Yu Gaoxing had a work trip to Shanghai, so I invited both him and Sisi to my home and ordered hot pot takeout. The pot was on the coffee table, and as the beef tallow red broth boiled, a fragrant aroma filled the room, prompting me to open the balcony window for some fresh air

Yu Gaoxing's male assistant said, what if we get photographed by paparazzi

I bit into a Sichuan pepper, and my entire tongue went numb. In a flurry, I started looking for a drink. Seeing this, Tongtong immediately handed me a can of beer

Tong Tong expressed disdain for our low sense of humor, wanting him to stop. So I asked, "Gao Xing, what type do you like?"

I am completely indifferent, saying that if it gets filmed, it gets filmed. What can be written about a popular film and television star gathering at home for a hot pot? In the end, it was still me who closed the window, as the temperature has dropped sharply these past two days

Before the banquet concluded, a group photo of all the guests was to be taken. The lights were focused on the stage, casting the area below into deep darkness. I had never stumbled in a grand setting (in the literal sense), so I was confidently assuming that tonight would be no exception. Just as I thought I had stepped onto the stage, someone behind me said, "Be careful, there are steps."

I looked up again to search for that person, and I saw Zhou Jiashu walking to the other side, creating distance between us. He nodded and exchanged pleasantries with someone, placing his hands in the sides of his suit pants.

Does he have mind-reading abilities? Because I am not someone who wears my thoughts on my face

I changed into flat shoes, and he is now much taller than me. I am 163 centimeters tall, and he appears to be over 180 centimeters.

It is not surprising that they question it; even I feel perplexed, as expressing it seems to convey a sense of opportunism and frivolity, which is clearly not the feeling I intend to convey

After finishing a whole plate of wide rice noodles, Si Si wiped her mouth and said, "Should I go to the restroom?"

He answered without hesitation, "I like someone like Zhu Caitong."

For the first time, I encountered some sarcastic comments under my Weibo post that left me puzzled, seemingly related to Yu Gaoxing. I couldn't figure out the situation, so when I saw a girl at the airport who often comes to pick me up, I asked her about it. She coolly replied, "It's none of your business"

Yu Gaoxing said, "No, she just wants to discuss this issue with me"

I have a feeling that once I disembark from the plane, the atmosphere among my fan friends will change. They will start to argue.

I was about to respond with a simple "yes," but then I saw him hand me a warm hand warmer. I hesitated for a moment, yet still accepted it and thanked him again. He then said, "Aren't we only a few years apart?"

A black business GMC drove up. He said, "My car has left first, goodbye"

I pulled the tab of the beer can, gulped it down, and boldly placed it on the coffee table, saying, "Let's chase it first!" I almost let out a burp.

After chatting for a while, I was able to leave. I grabbed Tongtong and said, "I want to change out of this gown; could you check if the hotel has a room we can use?" I had entered wearing the gown, and from the moment I got out of the car in the parking lot, I, a child from the south, felt as cold as a popsicle

Reflecting on my childhood, I am reminded of the issue of age. In fact, I do not mind growing older. Moreover, a woman is at her most beautiful at thirty, possessing some savings, having a certain understanding of herself, and having shed her recklessness. In everything she does, she is poised and elegant. The most charming age is forty

My eye sockets and brow bones are almost flat, and fortunately, as a girl, my eye shape is clean and beautiful, which gives them a lively yet hazy quality. Boys cannot have eyes like mine; otherwise, even without gaining weight, they would resemble a bloated steamed bun

Does this matter require considering others' opinions? I replied with confusion, "It's up to you."

"What is nine years old?" Tongtong asked

In the banquet hall ahead, he always seemed somewhat distant, but at this moment, looking closely at Zhou Jiashu's brows and eyes, he appeared exceptionally outstanding. If I were a boy, he would be the face I desired the most.

He looked at me with suspicion and said, "Don't trick me."

"Where there is sincerity, there is a way to break through gold and stone..." I couldn't continue writing, so I took a few sips of beer and an idea popped into my mind: "We are in the same circle, so it will be easy to meet. The next time you see her, you can say, 'Sister Caitong, we seem to be only a few years apart, right?' I think she probably doesn't know your exact age. When she reveals her age, you can respond, 'Oh, we are peers, so I won't call you sister anymore.' This will surely make her very happy"

I was indeed taken aback, and my actions came to a halt... In recent years, those who are familiar with me have called me "Xiao Ke," while some, in a more exaggerated manner, refer to me as "Teacher Tang Yike," but "Sister"...

The answer is indeed vague, I would like to provide an example, clearly stating, "Twenty-two"