Song Xi saw no problem with what she said, but rather found the practice of meeting for the first time on a blind date at a hotel incomprehensible.
Seeing her thoughts drifting further and further, Lou Yuming reached out and flicked her forehead. "Your little head is always thinking about nonsense instead of proper things."
"Who's thinking nonsense!" Song Xi retorted. "Forget it, since the person has already been sent to the hospital, you should go quickly."
"Trying to get rid of me already?"
"I'm worried it'll be difficult for you to explain!"
He relished seeing her flare up, especially when it was out of concern for him.
A hint of pleasure arose in Lou Yuming's heart. He let go of her and stood up. "I'm going."
Song Xi followed him out. They walked one after another, maintaining a distance, so as not to attract attention.
"Where were you just now?"
Dai Ze recognized Lou Yuming's back at a glance. Seeing Song Xi's expression, he thought, it seems these two have reconciled. He breathed a sigh of relief and then whispered, "An ambulance just came. Something seems to have happened."
Song Xi shook her head, saying she didn't know.
Liu Sisi was still in the hospital, and her situation was unknown. It wasn't good to gossip about someone here.
Dai Ze didn't mind and said to Song Xi, "Let's go! Manager Jia wants to see you!"
...
Two days later, Anna received news that Manager Jia had specifically chosen Song Xi to participate in the recording of "I Am a Worker," and had also signed her for an endorsement advertisement.
"How is that possible!"
*Bang—*
Anna slammed her wine glass hard onto the floor.
She frantically called Manager Jia and asked, "Uncle Jia, I heard you specifically chose Song Xi to record the show? Why don't you trust me, Nana? Song Xi has a terrible reputation, lacks talent, and loves to stir up gossip. It will not only affect the show but also bring disrepute to your company."
Manager Jia replied, "I don't think Song Xi is as bad as you say, Anna. One shouldn't be prejudiced. Don't interfere with the show's affairs anymore; I have my reasons."
"But..."
"Sister Song Xi, have some cake!"
A sweet, childish female voice suddenly rang out from the other end of the phone.
Anna's expression froze.
Manager Jia smiled, looking at his daughter's happy and joyful face. "Alright, I have other things to attend to, I'll hang up now."
The call was disconnected.
Anna clenched her fists, her sharp nails digging into her flesh, yet she felt no pain.
She let out a cold laugh, her eyes filled with frost.
Good, she had been wondering why Uncle Jia suddenly changed his mind. So it turned out Song Xi, that bitch, had used connections and climbed her way up! She was truly scheming, using a child to gain trust! How shameless!
One day, she would reveal her true colors and make her pay the price!
...
On the other side, ever since Song Xi had helped find Ling Ling at the hotel, Manager Jia's impression of her had improved.
He found Song Xi to be quick-witted and intelligent, not as vulgar and unbearable as Anna described. More importantly, Ling Ling really liked her!
Manager Jia doted on his daughter, and after learning that Song Xi had saved Ling Ling from the kidnapping, he was immensely grateful. He quickly spoke to the director, arranging for her to participate in the show and to be the spokesperson for the company's new computer model.
Dai Ze was stunned.
He wasn't aware of the kidnapping incident and only thought that Manager Jia was giving Song Xi a reward for helping find the child this time.
But this reward was far too generous.
Dai Ze felt a pang of unease. When he received Manager Jia's call asking him to bring Song Xi to his home, he almost choked on his water.
What was going on? Did Manager Jia have feelings for Song Xi!?
Dai Ze was a bit panicked. There were many instances of unspoken rules in the entertainment industry. He was never the type to force his artists into such situations, especially since Song Xi was associated with President Lou. He decided to leave the decision to Song Xi.
To his surprise, Song Xi readily agreed.
"!!!" Dai Ze exclaimed in horror, "Song Xi, have you thought this through? Do you know what you're doing right now?"
Song Xi put on her mask and picked up her phone, saying, "I know, Brother Dai. Let's go."
Damn...