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Xia Xin objected, âI havenât agreed to go yet, and youâre already talking about learning. â
Jing MO chuckled and confidently stated, âI know youâll agree and I think youâll enjoy acting.â
Xia Xin wasnât even sure what she liked, so she didnât understand why Jing MO was so certain. She looked at him curiously and asked, âWhy are you so sure?â
Jing MO explained, âBecause actors experience different personalities and life stories. Your personality is naturally inclined towards experimentation. Plus, your overall qualities and your camera presence suggest youâd be great as an actor. As for your concerns about relationships, donât worry; with me in the entertainment industry, Iâll definitely protect you.â Xia Xin playfully smiled and said, âJust like how I protected you back then!â
Jing MO gazed at her affectionately and said. âYes.â
Seeing Xia Xin somewhat intrigued, Jing MO added, âDo you know who the leading actress in this web drama is?â
Xia Xin shook her head and said, âI havenât had a chance to ask.â
Jing MO said, âYou know her.â Now, Xia Xin was even more curious. She asked, âWho is it?â
âGao Xin.â Jing MO replied.
Upon hearing Gao Xinâs name, Xia Xinâs face lit up with a smile. She still had a soft spot for Gao Xin. If working on this drama gave her the chance to become friends with Gao Xin, she would gladly accept it.
As they discussed Gao Xin, Jing Moâs phone rang. Jing MO showed Xia Xin the screen before answering the call.
âWhatâs up?â Jing MO answered the phone and asked.
Gao Xin sounded a bit annoyed. She said, âJing MO, can you stop being so serious and aloof every time you answer the phone? Canât you be more lively?
Youâre only 28, not 48! You talk like an old man.â
Jing MO was speechless and replied coldly, âGet to the point.â
Gao Xin said, âFine, fine. I just wanted to ask if you have Xia Xinâs contact information.
When Xia Xin heard her name mentioned, she perked up and listened more attentively.
Jing MO questioned, âWhy do you need her contact information?â
Gao Xin explained, âI want to thank her for saving me from the tiger at the zoo before. Otherwise, I might have lost an arm or a leg by now. I plan to get in touch and invite her to dinner.â
Jing MO replied, âYouâre in luck, sheâs right here with me. If you want to thank her, you can do it directly.â
Jing MO handed his phone to Xia Xin, who greeted Gao Xin cheerfully, âHi, Gao Xin.â
Gao Xin sounded surprised and asked, âWhy are you with him?â
Xia Xin replied, âItâs a coincidence. I rented a house in the same neighborhood as Jing MO, and weâre out walking our dogs together.â
Gao Xin listened and said seriously, âXia Xin, Iâm just offering a friendly reminder here. I suggest you keep your distance from this guy. Heâs a man-eater!â
Gao Xinâs playful tone made Xia Xin burst into laughter. âIndeed, he doesnât just eat people; he eats dogs too! His own dog is afraid of him!â
The two teased Jing MO, and they all burst into laughter.
Gao Xin continued, âWhen are you free? Iâd like to treat you to a meal, as a token of my gratitude. Donât refuse, even if itâs not for thanks, you should come for the sake of making a new friend!â
With the conversation reaching that point, Xia Xin naturally didnât refuse. She said, âAlright, Iâm free tomorrow. Send me the location, and Iâll come find you.â
Gao Xin agreed, âOkay, see you tomorrow.â
After hanging up, Xia Xin handed the phone back to Jing Mo.
Jing MO commented with a hint of irony, âYour personalities really suit each other; youâll make great friends.â
Curious, Xia Xin asked, âHow did you and Gao Xin meet? Your relationship seems quite close.â
Jing MO explained, âSheâs a friend of my fatherâs. We werenât close initially. Later, when she entered the entertainment industry, her father asked me to look out for her. We happened to be contracted under the same company, and after getting to know her, I realized sheâs a nice girl. So, we became friends.â
After sharing that, Jing MO stood up and dusted himself off. He gazed down at
Xia Xin and said, âItâs getting late; letâs go back and rest.â
Xia Xin obediently nodded and held out her hand for Jing Mo. Since they had recognized each other, their relationship had become increasingly comfortable..