Chapter 557: 556: Missing Him (2)

If the time had been earlier, Qin Baizhou would have probably suggested going out for a meal or grabbing a drink somewhere. But unexpectedly, he had been delayed for too long. With the variety show demanding their presence at ten o’clock, he was very regretful that he couldn’t go out.

However, it was okay, as there were still three or four days at his disposal to spend time with Xia Siyu.

Moreover, for this shoot, since it was a special episode, although assistants were present, they couldn’t stay too close, lest they affect the filming. This meant he had plenty of time to be alone with Xia Siyu—he had to make good use of this opportunity!

“Sorry, it was my fault for delaying everyone’s time. After we finish recording the show, I’ll treat everyone to a good meal,” he said.

As Wei Jingjing and Little Tang’s boss, they naturally nodded their heads in anxious agreement. Xia Siyu, on the other hand, was indifferent. Having something to eat would definitely make her happy: “Sure, let’s find a nice restaurant.”

Her face was devoid of any schemes and full of joy—the intimacy he desired wasn’t there, but it was the best situation he had achieved so far.

After all, no matter how much he and Bo Yan fought, he still hoped Xia Siyu could be happy.

“Sure, but you have to diet first,” he retorted.@@novelbin@@

With that comment, Xia Siyu’s spirits immediately dampened. Dieting for an artist meant sweating profusely on a treadmill. But most importantly, it required curbing one’s appetite, leaving one to consume nothing but salads.

Qin Baizhou certainly wanted Xia Siyu to be comfortable, but seeing her expression, he still said, “For artists—no, for humans—the most important quality is restraint. To gain something, you must first lose something. How about this? I’ll have the nutritionist prepare more low-calorie lean meats for you to make your diet richer.”

Xia Siyu was well aware that she had let herself go recently in the Northwest. She had a constitution that was prone to water retention, so eating just a little more time could easily lead to weight gain. For a female artist, her face was her greatest asset in dominating the entertainment industry. It was only because Director Sun had no strict demands on her body shape and appearance, and with Bo Yan indulging her, that she had allowed herself some excess. But Bo Yan wouldn’t intentionally harm her; being an artist himself, he knew the importance of maintaining one’s physique. Although he let her eat meat freely, he still controlled the intake of oil and salt, allowing only lean meat.

Xia Siyu’s palate had become quite spoiled. When talking about low-calorie meats, it actually meant just chicken breast and fish. Even slightly fattier options like chicken thighs and salmon were off-limits.

Seeing Xia Siyu’s still displeased expression, Qin Baizhou could only coax her: “I’m doing this for your own good. One must endure hardships to become superior. Only those who are irresponsible towards your life and your career would indulge you.”

After Qin Baizhou said this, not only Xia Siyu but even Wei Jingjing couldn’t help but glance sideways at him. She thought that after her return, with Qin Baizhou’s gentle demeanor and no mention of “Bo Yan,” he might have given up on this relationship. But as soon as he spoke, there was an unintentional hint of jealousy.

It was only when Qin Baizhou saw her frown that he changed his tune: “Alright, you can eat meat, both red and white, but you should choose lean cuts. However, there’s a trade-off: if you eat more protein, the amount of carbohydrates provided will be slightly reduced.”

Xia Siyu’s expression finally brightened a little.

The topic of the meal was quickly set aside. Qin Baizhou was smiling on the outside, but inside he felt a shock.

How long had she been with Bo Yan, and her heart had already leaned his way again?