Chapter 68: Trading Sincerity for Sincerity

“I never would’ve thought it! Never would’ve thought it! You two have actually gotten this far! When are you bringing her back for us to meet?”

This was a hoarse female voice.

“Hmm-hmm. It’s rare for Shi Jiu to finally get the hang of things. Don’t disturb him. Let him enjoy the pleasures of having a woman a little longer.”

This was a clear, bright male voice.

“Brother Shi Jiu~ Don’t be so stingy. Let us take a couple of looks too. It happened too fast just now. All I saw was a flash of white. Old Song, did you see anything?”

This was another sleazy male voice.

“Don’t ask me. I’ve never paid attention to other women.”

This was a calm, steady male voice.

“Tch, then just go and hang yourself from the tree called Liu Rumo!”

It was still that sleazy male voice.

“Duan Hao, what the hell do you mean? Do you have a problem with me?”

It was still the same hoarse female voice.

The noisy arguing outside the door made Lin Cheng’s temples throb painfully.

He took two steps to the door and abruptly opened it.

The world fell silent.

Duan Hao and Liu Rumo stood on either side of the bathroom entrance like two door gods.

On one end of the sofa in the living room sat Su Bai, along with his phone.

On the other end sat Song Chen with his milk tea. Song Chen, also known as A Jiu, did not drink alcohol.

With Lin Cheng’s appearance, the room immediately became lively again.

Tonight, the night was still young.

………

As for Yan Liye’s matter, Ling Xiaoli hadn’t told anyone.

Two days later, she received a call from a staff member of The Investiture of the Gods production team, informing her regretfully that she had not been selected.

Although Ling Xiaoli had expected it, actually getting confirmation still inevitably left her disappointed.

Luo Zhaoyin was the first to notice that something was wrong with her.

Neither of them had any scenes today, so they were sitting together on little stools watching the filming.

“What’s wrong? You looked like you were in a bad mood after answering that phone call just now.”

Ling Xiaoli shook her head.

“Nothing. It was a call from The Investiture of the Gods production team. I didn’t get selected.”

Wasn’t Director Zhang quite optimistic about her?

Luo Zhaoyin froze for a moment, but she didn’t ask. Instead, she smiled and took Ling Xiaoli’s hand.

“So what if you didn’t get selected~? I happen to be joining a variety show after the New Year. Why don’t we go together?”

Hearing this, Ling Xiaoli’s mood improved somewhat.

“Sure. Then I won’t stand on ceremony, hahaha.”

Luo Zhaoyin immediately smiled.

“Don’t stand on ceremony at all. Xiaoli, you’ve been so good to me. I’m really happy that I can do something for you.”

This time, it was Ling Xiaoli’s turn to be stunned.

“How could I? I haven’t even been that good to you…”

“Xiaoli, listen to me.”

Luo Zhaoyin interrupted her. She looked at Ling Xiaoli with an extremely serious gaze.

“Xiaoli, I know whether two people can become friends depends on fate, but I also know that the fate between the two of us began when you took the initiative to treat me well.

“At first, I was puzzled too. You were still ignoring me during the rehearsals, so why did you suddenly start treating me so well after the official performance?

“But none of that matters. What matters is that I can feel that you genuinely treat me well.

“You helped me promote my new song. These past few days, you’ve been helping me work through the script and practice my scenes.

“We’re both filming a movie for the first time, but you’re always looking after me. And there’s so much more! I can feel all of it!

“Ling Xiaoli, I’m really happy that I became friends with you! So please, let me do something for you too.”

Ling Xiaoli broke out in a cold sweat the moment she heard the first part.

So Luo Zhaoyin had noticed the difference in her behavior before and after. It was only because she genuinely had no ill intentions that Luo Zhaoyin had never brought it up.

Never treat other people like fools.

Fortunately, from the very beginning, her intention had been to exchange sincerity for sincerity. Otherwise…

But by the time Ling Xiaoli heard the latter part, something in her chest softened.

Luo Zhaoyin—

Even without the identity of the female lead,

Ling Xiaoli was still willing to make this friend!

Ling Xiaoli’s Daily Moments Post:

—Ling Xiaoli: I hate who I am right now. I have nothing, I’m completely exhausted. Maybe giving up would be better.

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(End of Chapter)