The woman was shapely, with skin like congealed fat.
Her small, palm-sized face was bare, her features delicate and exquisite, exuding a cool aura that captivated the eye.
Jing Jing was stunned. It was the first time she had seen a female celebrity up close who wore no makeup and still possessed such striking beauty! She was a hundred times more gorgeous than her photos online!
Leng Xiao Bing's bare face was ordinary, but she excelled at makeup. Song Xi, however, was different; her appearance changed little with or without makeup, a testament to her natural beauty. Jing Jing suddenly understood why people said there was a gap between internet celebrities and actual stars; they were incomparable.
Song Xi walked towards them. Jing Jing thought she smelled a faint, delicate fragrance emanating from her. Glancing at Song Xi's chest, her cheeks instantly flushed red.
"Instant noodles aren't nutritious. Let's order takeout," Song Xi said to Xiao Mo.
"Yay!" Xiao Mo immediately danced with joy. Children were easily satisfied, especially foodies like Xiao Mo; being full and content made her happy.
Song Xi looked at Jing Jing, who stood beside them nervously. "Tonight, eat whatever you want. Your body is your own; don't mistreat it."
Besides her mother, no one had ever spoken to her like this. Jing Jing was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes.
The two assistants ordered grilled skewers. Song Xi watched them devour the food with such enthusiasm that she felt a pang of craving. But remembering that she had to record tomorrow and that eating late would cause her face to swell, she immediately controlled herself. She took out the script prepared by Dai Ze, diverting her attention.
She had spent a week writing a talk show script, but it was thoroughly criticized by a talk show comedian hired by Dai Ze.
They said her script was boring, lacked punchlines, and was unrealistic; she would be bashed if she performed it on stage.
Song Xi spent several sleepless nights, fasting and drinking water, cramming information about talk shows. She thought she had grasped the essence of it, only to find out she knew nothing. She was somewhat disheartened, but with the recording deadline looming, Dai Ze paid a high price to have that comedian write a script.
Song Xi felt a little disappointed after reading it; it wasn't as funny as she had imagined, and the pacing was off. However, she was so discouraged that she dared not object, attributing the shortcomings to her own lack of skill.
Song Xi fell asleep while reading.
When she woke up the next day, the assistant had already left.
Song Xi mumbled sleepily, "She's gone?"
Xiao Mo was full of energy. Having trained in martial arts since childhood, her biological clock was precise.
"She was called away at five in the morning, told to get freshly ground coffee, and asked Jing Jing to go buy it," Xiao Mo said sympathetically.
Where would they get freshly ground coffee at five in the morning?
Song Xi shook her head; it was truly tormenting.
An hour later, after Song Xi had tidied up and put on her mask, she prepared to go out. As soon as she opened the door, she saw a short-haired woman in a leather jacket shoving a girl, cursing, "You think you've gotten brave, yelling at me! Believe it or not, I'll fire you!"
"I'm sorry, Sister Bing. I didn't mean to. I thought you didn't hear me."
"Now you're making excuses! Where were you last night? Why didn't you appear within three seconds when I called you!"
"Three seconds..." Xiao Mo whispered in surprise, "Even the Flash isn't that fast."
Unexpectedly, Leng Xiao Bing heard this.
She ferociously turned her head, glanced at Xiao Mo, and then her gaze moved backward, pausing.
The woman was tall, with clear, intelligent eyes that seemed to hold stories, drawing one in with a single glance.
Even with a mask on, the woman's intuition told Leng Xiao Bing that she was beautiful.
Considering herself to have transcended being an internet celebrity and become a true star, Leng Xiao Bing naturally refused to be outdone.
She raised her chin, her expression one of arrogant superiority, "What are you looking at!"
"So fierce..." Xiao Mo commented.
Leng Xiao Bing's fur immediately bristled. She angrily stepped forward, "What did you say!"
Xiao Mo instinctively reached out to shield Song Xi.
Leng Xiao Bing looked at Song Xi and sneered, "Which little internet celebrity are you? Do you know who I am?"
Seeing Song Xi remain silent, Leng Xiao Bing assumed she had intimidated her and spoke triumphantly, "Do you know who I am? Let me tell you, stay away from me in the future! Otherwise, you'll regret it!"
With those harsh words, she turned and left, her arrogant and wild demeanor strikingly similar to that of a street punk.
Song Xi frowned slightly.
Xiao Mo clenched her fists in anger, "Why is she so full of herself!"
Song Xi stopped her, "Forget it. We don't have time. Let's go."
All the way, Xiao Mo was upset. Song Xi appeased her by giving her several candies.
"Sister Song Xi, where did you get so many candies?"
"Are they sweet?" Song Xi asked.
Xiao Mo revealed her two front teeth, "Sweet! Especially sweet!"
It seemed Lou Yu Ming hadn't lied to her. These were originally prepared by Lou Yu Ming to help her with the taste of her medicine, but she had forgotten to eat them.
Song Xi peeled one and popped it into her mouth.
Hmm, it was indeed quite sweet.