Chapter 56: Smearing Myself?! [Revised Edition]

Xu Xiu instantly felt a chill run through his scalp. Who on earth would believe that he had actually done an extra copy? Since ancient times, the favor of a beauty has been hard to erase—indeed, the ancients never lied!

[Upright Spirit: Thank you, Sister Qin!]

[Heartfelt: Am I that old? Just call me Little Qin!]

Xu Xiu’s face displayed the classic subway elder’s expression. This was truly a case of “fear invites trouble”!

[Upright Spirit: Then thank you, Little Qin?]

[Heartfelt: Whatever you like~ Call me whatever you want~]

The longest road one walks is often the other’s scheme; the hardest language to learn is silence! When a woman says "whatever," it’s not really permission to be casual—it’s an invitation to say something flattering!

(´-ι_-｀)

Could it be that this stunning, regal woman has fallen for me? Or perhaps it’s a little story of an older sister and me getting caught in the rain on the way home? Or maybe the tangled affairs of Little Dragon Girl and Zhen Zhibing?

Xu Xiu felt he shouldn’t think any further—the more he pondered, the more his temper flared.

Damn it!

Who sends messages this late at night? Turning off his phone, Xu Xiu lay down and fell asleep immediately.

For the next two days, Xu Xiu was busy filming on set.

The good news: he finally wrapped filming!

The bad news: everyone was so happy about it!

On the night he left the crew, everyone beamed with joy as they took group photos with Xu Xiu.

But there was no wrap party to speak of; after all, Xu Xiu wasn’t a lead role. Only Cao Mao paid out of his own pocket to buy Xu Xiu a bouquet of fresh flowers.

Yet in Cao Mao’s heart, he was just glad to finally get rid of this “ancestor”!

“Don’t let me see you again. Go bother someone else’s crew!”

While everyone else was cheerful and harmonious, one person showed a complicated expression.

Li Xiaoqin gazed at Xu Xiu with deep eyes. Though she said nothing, Xu Xiu felt as if she had spoken a thousand words.

Uh-oh! Xu Xiu sensed that her gaze was practically dripping silk threads!

It was just a couple of flirtatious words exchanged casually. Why did she take it seriously? He was only trying to boost his exposure!

Well... it wasn’t really Li Xiaoqin’s fault; Xu Xiu’s cheesy pickup lines were just too hard to bear.

In this place where cheesy pickup lines hadn’t yet caught on, he was basically dealing a dimensional blow to these locals!

Xu Xiu: Do you prefer sunny days or rainy days?

Li Xiaoqin: Sunny. You?

Xu Xiu: I like chatting with you. In my heart, you are all the weather and all the moods!

...

Xu Xiu: Does your phone have GPS? Help me find a place!

Li Xiaoqin: Where to?

Xu Xiu: I want to go to your heart!

...

A handsome, sunny guy flirting like this every day—who could possibly handle it?

Li Xiaoqin ended up thinking Xu Xiu had feelings for her, and she even learned to flirt back!

So when Xu Xiu saw Li Xiaoqin’s gaze, he knew something was wrong!

Time to run!

The next day, since he had to go to “Peach Blossom Village,” Xu Xiu returned to the hotel and went to bed early.

The following afternoon.

After half a day of flying, Xu Xiu finally arrived in Hainan.

Stepping off the plane, he immediately met staff from the production team and followed them out of the airport.

To his surprise, outside was a sea of fans, flags waving, crowds packed tightly together, drums beating...

Quite a crowd!

Xu Xiu was confused, even a bit stunned. Had he really become this popular?

Shy.ing

“Ahhh! Xu Xiu! Isn’t Sister Meng with you? Where did you hide her?”

“Xu Xiu!!! Sign my autograph!”

“Xu Xiu! Can you dance for us?”

The fans shouted louder and louder, their enthusiasm almost overwhelming.

With nothing else to do, Xu Xiu approached them.

Unexpectedly, the crowd pulled out basketballs for him to sign!

Even more astonishingly, they performed a dance called “Ginny Tai Mei” right in front of him!

They captured its essence perfectly; even Xu Xiu couldn’t help but want to give them a thumbs-up.

Is the little black kid showing off? If that’s the case, I want to be friends with you~

But after signing several basketballs and shirts, Xu Xiu suddenly froze!

Something was off! Ninety-nine point nine percent off!

There was no Aikun here at all! These little black kids were actually mocking me!

Good grief! Am I mocking myself with these little black kids?!

[Ping! Detected host’s abstract behavior gaining exposure, exposure points +69×10... exposure points +69×10...]

This upset Xu Xiu so much that he remained gloomy even after returning to the hotel.

Blue and thin! So blue and thin!

That evening, Meng Ziyi invited Xu Xiu out to dinner. Xu Xiu hesitated only a second before stepping out.

Today, Meng Ziyi wore a black low-cut gown, the fitted tailoring perfectly outlining her slender waist.

The skirt flared slightly, swaying gently with her steps, like a blooming black tulip.

The plunging neckline elegantly revealed her charming collarbones and fair skin, and a delicate diamond necklace rested on her chest, adding a touch of luxury and nobility.

Her black hair was swept up high, with a few strands framing her cheeks, making her all the more alluring.

“Sister Meng, I feel like you’re a bit... different today?” Xu Xiu said slowly.

“Oh? Really? I deliberately spent a long time getting ready today.”

“Really! You look strangely beautiful!”

“You! Hmph~” Meng Ziyi crooked her mouth and pouted adorably.

Happy~

Hehe~ Being complimented made all the effort worthwhile!

As for why Xu Xiu was so sweet-talking, it was because someone was treating him to dinner—of course, he had to provide some emotional value.

Meng Ziyi treated Xu Xiu to Hainan’s specialty dish, coconut chicken.

The sweet coconut juice paired with tender chicken was simply irresistible.

“Boss, two servings of coconut water, one chilled, one room temperature!”

But as soon as Xu Xiu said this, Meng Ziyi immediately corrected, “No room temperature. I want two chilled coconut waters!”

After speaking, Meng Ziyi coquettishly tilted her head to look at Xu Xiu.

Damn it!

What’s there to be proud of? If you can drink cold drinks, then drink them. It’s nothing to brag about!

Halfway through the meal, Meng Ziyi suddenly remembered something.

“By the way, that ‘New Legend of the Condor Heroes’ crew you mentioned—I actually know someone there, a crew coordinator.”

“But it’s a bit too late now; you’ve finished filming, so she can’t help you.”

Xu Xiu waved his hand. “No worries, everything went smoothly. No one bullied me.”

“No—I'm afraid you bullied others!”

“...”

Uh... does seducing the female lead count as bullying?

“I still don’t get why you took the role of Zhen Zhibing?”

“What else could it be? Because I’m poor, for the money!” Xu Xiu grinned.

But that smile stirred ripples in Meng Ziyi’s soft heart.

“You’re really short on money? If you have none, I can lend you some. It’s better than taking those kinds of roles. Besides, your popularity is rising—you’re at the peak of your career.”

“Very short, but no need to borrow. I’m not that desperate yet.”

The topic ended there.

After dinner, Meng Ziyi suggested, “How about... a drive along the beach?”

“You treated me to dinner. You decide. Wherever you say, I’ll go.”

“Aren’t you so practical? Always teasing me, but now that I treated you, you’re so easy to talk to?”

“I’ve always been easygoing. If you think I’m hard to get along with, look inward.”

Meng Ziyi pouted and gave Xu Xiu a sideways glance; she felt this guy was teasing her again!

So annoying!

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