Chapter 83
After a round of "punishment," Xia Linxia was forced to sign a treaty that ceded her rights, finally calming the "war."
First, the undersigned shall not develop feelings for anyone other than Ji Fengxue, especially not for young wolves or kittens.
Second, the undersigned shall no longer criticize Ji Fengxue's age. She is merely mature, not old. "Lao Ji" is just an affectionate nickname. In reality, Lao Ji = darling.
Third, the undersigned shall no longer spout nonsense.
Guarantor: Xia Xiao Bao.
The signature was Xia Xiao Bao's, so it had nothing to do with her, Xia Linxia.
Perfect!
"Here, change the name," Ji Fengxue saw through her little trick at a glance and pointed to the guarantor's spot.
Xia Linxia, caught red-handed, was unfazed. She grinned and changed the subject, grabbing Ji Fengxue's hand. "Let me see your hand, it's so beautiful, so beautiful. Look at these fingers, I'm so envious, I wish I had them."
"You can have them," Ji Fengxue said.
"Really?" Xia Linxia asked instinctively.
"Mmm," Ji Fengxue slowly leaned into her ear. "Own them in another way."
Xia Linxia felt something was off. After pondering for a moment, she suddenly let go. "You pervert."
"I don't want to either, but you can't even resist a young wolf," Ji Fengxue said, feigning grievance.
"I'll change it, I'll change it, okay!" Xia Linxia gritted her teeth, crossed out Xia Xiao Bao, and signed her name, Xia Linxia.
Ji Fengxue carefully put away the guarantee letter and then asked, "Do you have any work today?"
"Yes, I have to shoot a magazine in the afternoon."
Ji Fengxue asked again, "Then why did you come so early?"
"My brother brought me here, and I came to watch the show," Xia Linxia said. "Oh, a new assistant will be reporting today. Speaking of which, you don't seem to have an assistant?"
"Mmm, my schedule is less busy, and too many people can be troublesome."
Xia Linxia understood. Their paths were different. For someone like Ji Fengxue, who might only film one or two movies a year, it was indeed unnecessary to have too many announcements, to avoid over-consumption of her image, which might cause the audience to break character when watching movies.
As they were talking, Xiang Huaimeng walked in, followed by a newcomer. "This is our new assistant. He has several years of experience and can start working with you today."
The new assistant was a clean-cut young man with a smile all over his face. "Hello, Teacher Ji, Teacher Xia. I'm Wang Shan, you can call me Xiao Wang."
"Mmm, okay," Xia Linxia replied. She turned and saw Ji Fengxue staring at the newcomer. She whispered, "What are you looking at? Is he good-looking?"
"He's quite good-looking," Ji Fengxue said.
Xia Linxia secretly pinched her and gritted her teeth, "If you keep looking, you'll lose your life."
"Xiao Wang," Ji Fengxue's face twitched. She subtly avoided Xia Linxia's movement and smiled. "How old are you this year?"
Xiao Wang: "Twenty-two."
"Twenty-two," Ji Fengxue turned to look at Xia Linxia. "That's good, he's even younger than you."
"!!!" Xia Linxia suddenly realized.
They say women are like wolves at thirty, but her Lao Ji was not only like a wolf but also like a vinegar jar.
She was radiating sourness.
Xiao Wang, worried they might think he was too young to handle the job, quickly said, "Although I'm young, I entered this industry at eighteen. And I've always been a big fan of Teacher Xia. I'm very happy to have this job opportunity."
Xia Linxia: "!!!" You want me to die!
As expected, Ji Fengxue said sarcastically, "Oh, so you're a fan."
"Of course, I'm a national idol, hahaha." Xia Linxia felt embarrassed. She looked at Xiao Wang, closed her eyes, and said, "Xiao Wang, don't even think about it. It's impossible between us. Also, don't call me Teacher Xia, I don't deserve it. Call me Auntie Xiaxia!"
Xiao Wang: "?"
Xiang Huaimeng looked at her as if she were crazy.
Ji Fengxue pursed her lips and then left. If she stayed any longer, she was afraid she would burst out laughing.
Ji Fengxue had important matters at the company. Chen Nian had received many scripts, and she needed to choose carefully. Chen Nian had already selected some unsuitable scripts and organized the rest by category, saving her a lot of trouble.
"By the way, a satellite TV station invited you to the New Year's Eve gala. Are you going?" Chen Nian said.
"Do I have to perform?" Ji Fengxue casually flipped through a script.
"Yes."
"Then decline it."
"This satellite TV station also invited Xia Linxia, and she has already agreed."
Ji Fengxue paused. "Is she going to be a performing guest?"
"Mmm."
"Then help me get a seat in the audience. Performing isn't suitable for me." She believed she had no talent for singing or dancing and should focus on acting.
"Are you sure?" Chen Nian gave her a mischievous look. "I'm afraid you'll be jealous on the spot. I heard the program includes a sensual duet with a male performer."
Ji Fengxue's eyelids twitched.
In the afternoon, Xia Linxia had a magazine cover shoot. She went early to get her makeup and clothes done. By the time she finished, it was dusk. As she walked downstairs, she encountered a group of people in the lobby. The woman at the head of the group stopped her.
"Xia Linxia."
Xia Linxia looked closely, unable to recall who she was. Xiang Huaimeng whispered beside her, "The one who confessed to Teacher Ji."
Xia Linxia's eyes flashed, and she said with a fake smile, "Hello there."
"I apologize for what happened last time. I didn't mean to," the third-tier actress smiled, glancing sideways, and changed the subject. "But my feelings for Teacher Ji are genuine. Since you are already together, I can only wish you happiness."
"What else? Do you still want to snatch her?" Xia Linxia scoffed. "Is that all? If so, we'll be leaving. We're busy."
As she brushed past the other woman, the latter suddenly screamed and fell to the side. The crowd stirred.
"Xia Linxia, what's wrong with you? Lianjie apologized to you, and you still want to push someone?" The staff rushed to help the other woman up, speaking fiercely, attracting the attention of everyone from the advertising studio.
"She bumped into me herself. Are you blind?" Xia Linxia looked at the others speechlessly. Seeing their indifferent and disbelieving expressions, she was furious. She glared at the third-tier actress. "Do you know why you can't make it big? It's because you spend all your time on these things. And you like Lao Ji? Pfft, you're not even as good as a finger of hers."
Before she could finish, someone suddenly grabbed her shoulder. She turned and grabbed the person's collar, ready to fight back. When she looked up and saw who it was, she froze. "Lao Ji, what are you doing here?"
Ji Fengxue glanced at the woman opposite them.
"It wasn't me," Xia Linxia blurted out. "Really, believe me."
Ji Fengxue patted her head, pulled her into a hug, then opened the video in her hand and looked at the person opposite them expressionlessly. "I'm sorry, I just saw Xiaxia and wanted to secretly film her leaving work, but I didn't expect to capture you staging an accident. If you don't want me to post this video online, please get up immediately and apologize to Xiaxia."
Xia Linxia was stunned. Before looking up, she took a deep breath of Ji Fengxue's scent, feeling blissful.
The third-tier actress's face turned green and then red. Under the gaze of others, she struggled to stand up. "Xia Linxia, I'm sorry. I twisted my ankle myself."
Xia Linxia just glanced back at her, not wanting to linger. She covered Ji Fengxue's eyes and walked out.
After getting into the car, Xia Linxia asked, "Do you know her? She confessed to you online last time?"
Ji Fengxue glanced at the lobby, frowned, and said, "I have some impression. We collaborated years ago, but wasn't she with the male lead at the time?"
Xia Linxia became even more convinced that she was someone who liked to create hype. She smiled. "How did you show up so promptly! And you happened to film the video!"
"Actually, I didn't film it," Ji Fengxue handed her the phone. "I only filmed half a minute of you coming downstairs. I didn't have time for the rest. Fortunately, she was guilty and didn't check the video."
Xia Linxia was dumbfounded. "What if she had checked?"
"Then we would have used the surveillance footage."
Xia Linxia bumped her shoulder, smiling and asking, "You trust me that much?"
"Mmm, you wouldn't do such a despicable thing," Ji Fengxue pinched her face. "You usually get revenge directly."
"You understand me best, hehe." Xia Linxia immediately pinched her face in revenge.
In the blink of an eye, it was Christmas. The weather was nice, and it unexpectedly didn't snow. Xia Linxia was busy filming endorsement commercials and Christmas video greetings in the studio. After finishing, she received a message from Ji Fengxue, who was waiting downstairs.
She didn't even have time to change her clothes before running downstairs, but she didn't see anyone.
"Where did you go?" Xia Linxia called.
"I came out to buy a cup of coffee. Are you done?"
"Mmm, I'll come to you," Xia Linxia said as she put on her coat and walked outside.
"Okay," Ji Fengxue turned to look at the amusement park not far away. People were coming and going, and the cold weather didn't dampen their enthusiasm. Couples had sweet smiles on their faces.
She smiled and said, "Xiaxia, let's go on a date."
Xia Linxia asked, "When?"
"Right now."
"I'll be there immediately!"
Ten minutes later, Ji Fengxue heard hurried footsteps. She turned and saw Xia Linxia approaching quickly, followed by a panting Xiang Huaimeng and Xiao Wang.
"Lao Ji!"
Ji Fengxue opened her arms, holding the coffee a little further away. As expected, Xia Linxia lunged forward the next second, hugging her neck and panting. A little coffee spilled on her hand. She patted Xia Linxia's back with her other hand. "Why are you running so fast? Aren't I right here?"
"I wanted to be quick," Xia Linxia let go, took out a tissue to wipe her hand, and then drank two sips of coffee from her hand, her face wrinkling. "It's so bitter."
Ji Fengxue put a low-calorie chocolate into her mouth.
Xiang Huaimeng ran up, supporting herself with her hands on her knees. "What are you two up to now?"
"A date!" Xia Linxia walked forward, holding Ji Fengxue's arm. "We haven't had a proper date yet."
"But there are too many people here," Xiang Huaimeng was extremely worried and chattered behind them, making Xia Linxia's ears hurt. She pulled Ji Fengxue into the amusement park.
Not long after, Xiang Huaimeng lost them. She went to a corner with her bag to complain to Chen Nian. "You need to come to the amusement park quickly. They're playing, and there's not a bodyguard or assistant with them. I have a bad feeling something will happen."
"Let them play. Nothing major will happen," Chen Nian said.
"Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and come."
Meanwhile, Xia Linxia pulled Ji Fengxue onto the carousel. After one ride, she couldn't help but complain, "What's so fun about this thing?"
"It's fun because someone is with you," Ji Fengxue gestured towards a group of couples, hinting strongly. The young boys and girls held hands tightly, unlike Xia Linxia, who was constantly taking selfies.
Xia Linxia heard the sour tone in her voice, glanced over, and said, "I understand. Let's ride it again."
Then Ji Fengxue was pulled into a children's seat. There was also a parent's seat in the row. Xia Linxia sat beside her, putting her arm around her shoulder. "How is it? Now we're riding together. It really is fun."
... Ji Fengxue put her forehead in her hands. "Don't you realize everyone is looking at us?"
Xia Linxia looked up at the people sitting on the horses and the onlookers outside the safety barrier. She waved. "Hello everyone! Friends behind me, let me see your hands! Where are the applause!"
Ji Fengxue: ...
In the Summer CP fan group:
[Sisters, my boyfriend and I are on a date, and I saw Summer at the carousel! Ahhhhh! They're sitting right behind us, oh my god, I'm going to suffocate!]
[Listen to what they're saying!]
[Xiaxia is asking if Teacher Ji is having fun, and Teacher Ji helplessly said she's having a blast.]
[Ahhhhhhh! Who is having fun?]
[They've moved! They're going to the drop tower now.]
[Amusement park? I'm coming, I want to watch the Summer date live stream!]
[Me too!]
"Ahhhhhhh, oh my god!" Xia Linxia sat in mid-air, turning to look at Ji Fengxue. "Do you have anything else to confess?"
"You have a runny nose," Ji Fengxue said.
Xia Linxia: ...
A burst of muffled laughter erupted around them.
Immediately after, the drop tower descended rapidly, accompanied by Xia Linxia's scream: "Lao Ji, I'm going to kill you, ahhhhhhh!!!"
After getting off the drop tower, Xia Linxia bought two photos taken by the camera. She looked at her distorted facial features and was about to tear them up when Ji Fengxue stopped her.
Xia Linxia: "It's so ugly, why are you keeping it?"
Ji Fengxue: "To ward off evil."
The two strolled for a few steps, calming their moods, when suddenly a large group of people ran towards them. "Xia Linxia, Ji Fengxue, please give us your autographs!"
The two turned around, startled by the scene, exchanged a look, and took off running.
Seeing so many people running forward, regardless of the reason, passersby joined the chase just for the fun of it. The crowd grew, eventually making the social news.
Reporter: "What caused the commotion in the amusement park just now? Why were you suddenly running around the park?"
Tourist 1: I don't know either. I ran because they were running.
Tourist 2: I thought zombies were coming!
Tourist 3: You're a reporter, don't you know? How would I know?
Tourist 4: Sigh, I know. It was those young girls chasing people. As for who they were chasing, I didn't hear clearly.
Tourist 5: What? It was young girls confessing their love? Then we must have scared the young men, right?
Tourist 6: So what was the final result? Did they catch up?
Tourist 7: What confession? We just wanted Summer's autograph!
Tourist 8: What is Summer? Are you young people confused? It's winter now!
Tourist 9: What? Grandpa, you still don't know Summer? Let us introduce her to you. Summer is this year's best CP. They fell in love at first sight, cherished each other at second sight, and brought prosperity in spring, peace in summer, abundant harvests in autumn, and smooth sailing in winter!
Tourist 10: Stop the interview! Xia Linxia and Ji Fengxue just slipped past me. Brothers and sisters, charge!
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