Anna instinctively looked at Lou Yuming.
He, however, was as calm as ever, as if he didn't care at all.
The old woman was both surprised and delighted, "This child, finally showing some initiative."
Gao Lin, standing nearby, chose not to break the silence. She knew her own child's nature.
Accepting the offer was a pretense; the real intention was to seize the opportunity and go out to play.
...
Zhang Qi went directly to find Yi Xiaoling.
He called several times and knocked on the door twice, but there was still no response.
Annoyed, he kicked the door.
"Damn it!"
At that moment, Yi Xiaoling was leaning against the door.
She flinched in shock and instinctively protected her belly.
She was almost four months pregnant, and her belly was more prominent than before. If Zhang Qi found out, he would definitely force her to have an abortion!
No, after hiding for so long, she couldn't let it all go to waste.
She carefully sat down on a chair. The next second, her stomach churned violently.
She quickly rushed to the restroom and vomited, tears welling up in her eyes.
Yi Xiaoling didn't know if other pregnant women experienced this, but she felt like she was going crazy. For a while now, she had been eating, then vomiting, then eating again, her complexion as pale as a ghost.
While she was suffering here, Song Xi was living a leisurely life! Today, she had made it onto the trending list again. "Most Beautiful Ancient Style Actress"? Hmph!
Yi Xiaoling was consumed by envy. She had actually been secretly following Song Xi. She thought Song Xi would be doing terribly, but Song Xi had made it onto the trending list twice, and her Weibo followers were close to a hundred thousand. If this continued, would she actually become famous?!
Every time she felt this kind of worry, Yi Xiaoling would comfort herself. It would be fine once the child was born. No matter how hard Song Xi tried, she would only be an actress, but Yi Xiaoling was different; she was the future Mrs. Zhang! With that thought, no matter how bitter or tiring it was, she would persevere!
"Bang bang—"
Another knock sounded at the door. Yi Xiaoling's body tensed, but the person only knocked twice and then left quietly.
Half an hour later, Yi Xiaoling cautiously opened the door and found a box on the ground. She opened it and saw a black memory card.
...
Song Xi stayed up until three in the morning, finally finishing "Jing Piaoling." The word count wasn't high, but the experience was unparalleled. The author's writing was powerful, creating a martial arts world of bloody storms and passionate love. Especially the relationship between the female lead Mo Yin and the male lead Nan Xiao Wei, their adult world of flirtation, restraint, ambiguity, and tug-of-war was simply addictive!
Song Xi now understood why Ge Bai Tao was so excited and why the fans loved it so much. Because... it was truly captivating!
The film and television rights to "Jing Piaoling" were bought at a high price by Ruixing Entertainment. Ruixing was considered a top film and television company in the industry, with "Yulun" and "Fengli You Xia" being high-quality, well-received dramas in recent years. And "Jing Piaoling" was a well-known major IP. The powerful combination had made countless people envious.
Song Xi found many posts. Since the copyright was sold, all sorts of fake promotional materials had been flying around, all trying to capitalize on the hype. The book's fans were extremely picky and strict, so most people didn't dare to jump on the bandwagon; they only put forward A-list celebrities and popular young actresses.
Mo Yin's demeanor was aloof and proud, yet she possessed a delicate, innocent face. Not many people could embody such an image. Song Xi considered herself quite suitable. Although she lacked experience, opportunities were in her own hands. She wanted to give it a try. Even if she wasn't selected, making an impression on the director and producers wouldn't be a loss.
Unfortunately, "Jing Piaoling" had not yet begun casting, and even the director had not been finalized. It was unclear whether it was confidential or still in selection. Since that was the case, why not take this time to study and improve herself?
She had read it carefully. Mo Yin enjoyed playing the xiao, and the text stated: "Mo plays the xiao, one melody enters the heart." In the Green Bamboo Lane, along the winding path, a woman of tall stature, with eyes as clear as autumn water, gazed into the distance. With a melodious turn, the xiao music gradually rose. A single tune touched the heart, startling the night and disturbing the Demon King Nan Xiao Wei, who sat in his sedan chair.
Song Xi, who rarely read novels, felt her heart tremble at these words. She had to try! Song Xi was a doer. Since she couldn't sleep anyway, she contacted Sister Li from the Wei Yin Bar. Song Xi only knew how to play the pipa, not the xiao. Although music was interconnected, different instruments were still distinct. If she remembered correctly, she recalled that Sister Li had a girl under her who could play the xiao. Her xiao music was mournful yet melodious, flowing like water, more professional than a professional. Sister Li seemed busy and quickly hung up after saying, "Come over." It was understandable; at this hour, the nightlife was in full swing.