After We Broke Up, She Started Pursuing Me [Entertainment Industry] 62

Chapter 62

After that night, although the two of them continued their daily chats and greetings as usual, they could both feel an invisible barrier being built up, bit by bit.

Nothing had changed, yet it felt as if something was missing.

Shi Qin temporarily classified this state as an indirect cold war.

She wasn’t actually sure what had happened after she got drunk that night.

But afterward, Zhou Jinsi kept probing her relationship with Ji Chen, which displeased her.

Before, there was Jiang Mo, who was an ex. It was normal for her to misunderstand.

But she and Ji Chen had never had any intimate relationship from beginning to end.

She had even explained many times that they were just friends, but Zhou Jinsi’s silent response made Shi Qin feel tired.

Isn’t this a lack of trust in her?

Shi Qin didn’t know when this cold war between them would end.

But at least for now, she didn’t want to think about it. All she could do was ignore the problem and continue to get along as if nothing had happened.

Fortunately, the cast had officially started filming these two days. Her focus was on shooting, and she couldn’t spare much thought for her feelings.

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On the set.

Today was the first scene for Shi Qin.

It told the story of Jiang Han’s first meeting with Chen Jiaohua in a bar. In order to attract Chen Jiaohua’s attention, Jiang Han had specially dressed up and took the initiative to strike up a conversation.

The role of Chen Jiaohua was played by the current talented actress, Ning Zhi, a classy beauty who had just won the Best Actress award at the Yushu Awards last year, advancing to the A-list.

Ning Zhi was a very easygoing person in private, so Shi Qin’s process of acting and communicating with her was also very pleasant.

When Shi Qin came out after her makeup and styling were done, she immediately received praise from Ning Zhi.

She wore a simple work uniform, with big wavy curls and red lips. Just a light glance seemed to be able to bewitch one’s soul.

After the first take went smoothly, Ning Zhi looked at her and couldn’t help but praise her again:

“With such a great beauty in front of me, let alone Chen Jiaohua, even I would be moved, hahaha…”

Ning Zhi’s words were filled with pure admiration. Shi Qin was also happy to hear it. Who doesn’t like to be praised?

It wasn’t Shi Qin’s turn for the remaining scenes. After chatting with Ning Zhi for a few sentences, she planned to find a corner on the set to read her script again.

Just as she sat down, Shi Qin saw someone walking toward her.

She looked up and met Qin Zhen’s light and airy gaze.

On the day of the script reading, Shi Qin had found out that Qin Zhen was also in this cast.

She played the role of the female lead’s friend. Her screen time was higher than hers, but her character was not as brilliant as Jiang Han’s. It could be said that she only had more screen time because she was often with the female lead.

It was clear that Lu Xing still had some measure when it came to casting.

Speaking of which, Shi Qin really felt she had been a bit unlucky lately, running into this person everywhere.

What bad luck.

Qin Zhen stood before her with an arrogant expression. Shi Qin didn’t want to look up at her like this and also stood up.

“Is there something you need?”

Qin Zhen raised an eyebrow and chuckled lightly. “Nothing. I just think you acted very well in that scene just now.”

Qin Zhen’s looks were actually more of the pure type, but she usually liked heavy makeup. Now, for the sake of the film, she only had light makeup on. With such an innocent smile, Shi Qin really couldn’t tell if it was sincere or fake.

But that was just a one-second thought. After all, she knew in her heart that this person had never given her a good look.

Shi Qin also politely curved her lips. “Thank you.”

“Why be so polite? After all… you were just acting as yourself…”

“What do you mean?”

Qin Zhen smiled again. Looking at her harmless appearance, one wouldn’t think the words coming out of her mouth could be so nasty.

“Don’t you understand? It’s the literal meaning. Didn’t you also go and hook up with a woman to fight for some resources?”

Shi Qin’s face instantly turned cold, even colder than an iceberg in winter.

She practically gritted her teeth as she said those few words.

“Have you said enough?”

But Qin Zhen was very happy with her reaction and added, “Are you angry? What are you angry about?”

She stepped closer to Shi Qin and said provocatively, “Did I say anything wrong?”

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Thinking that the two of them hadn’t seen each other in a few days and hadn’t had a good talk.

Zhou Jinsi wanted to find a chance to seriously talk to Shi Qin about what happened that night.

Just as she heard from Jiang Nuo that Shi Qin was starting filming today, Zhou Jinsi took some time to visit the set.

But the moment she arrived, she saw Qin Zhen with her back to her, talking to Shi Qin about something.

Zhou Jinsi chose to wait on the side first, but soon, she noticed the change in Shi Qin’s face.

Shi Qin’s brow was furrowed, her gaze fixed coldly on Qin Zhen. Even the script in her hand was unknowingly crumpled.

The staff members on the set were coming and going, and no one noticed the two people in the corner. But Zhou Jinsi saw it clearly.

Just as she was thinking of stepping forward to mediate, someone beat her to it.

Shi Qin looked at the person who had suddenly walked over, a flicker of surprise in her eyes.

Ji Chen gave her a smile, then calmly looked at Qin Zhen and said, “What are you two talking about?”

Before Qin Zhen could speak, she immediately added, “Zhenzhen, I think I heard your assistant looking for you just now.”

“Do you want to go over first?”

Of course, Qin Zhen could see what she was trying to do. She had only planned to mock her a bit anyway. Now that a peacemaker had arrived, she didn’t want to waste any more time. She shot a look at the two of them, then turned and left.

“Thanks.”

Ji Chen looked back at the person who had thanked her and laughed. “Why be so polite with me? You never were when you asked me for candy before.”

Seeing her bring up the past, Shi Qin also felt a wave of emotion and asked, “By the way, what are you doing here?”

Ji Chen lowered her eyes and smiled. A breeze blew, and her long hair fluttered, exuding a natural charm.

“I heard you guys started filming. I didn’t have anything to do, so I came to see Ning Zhi.”

Ning Zhi was also a good friend of hers for many years, but of course, she wasn’t mainly here to see her.

She also had her own selfish reasons.

Shi Qin nodded. “Oh… Sister Zhi is still filming. you can go find her later.”

“Mhm… are you free tonight?”

“What’s wrong?”

Ji Chen thought for a moment, then looked at her with expectant eyes. “We haven’t really had a meal together. If you’re free tonight, do you want to have dinner together? My treat.”

“Ah… no other meaning. Just an older sister wanting to treat you to a meal.”

Fearing she would overthink it, Ji Chen quickly explained. She really just wanted to have a simple meal. She also cherished the time they could be alone.

Shi Qin saw the light in her eyes. The words of immediate refusal were stuck in her throat. But after only a few seconds of silence, she said, “Next time.”

“I don’t have work tonight. I want to go home and rest early.”

A very tactful refusal.

Ji Chen’s heart instantly sank to the bottom, but her face still wore that gentle smile.

She knew that perhaps from the moment she had intentionally tried to break through that layer of window paper, their relationship could never go back to how it was before.

No, it should be said that the person before her was no longer the little girl who would hug her and act spoiled.

“It’s okay. Next time then. Rest is more important.”

“Okay.”

The two of them looked at each other and smiled faintly. It seemed harmonious, but in reality, there was a faint awkwardness floating between them.

But in Zhou Jinsi’s eyes, it was a scene of them laughing and talking happily.

So much so that she had been standing not far from her, yet she hadn’t even given her a single glance.

Zhou Jinsi suddenly felt a little annoyed, suddenly not knowing if she should go over.

What would I say if I went over? Or just listen to them chat happily?

Though she knew Shi Qin had explained it to her, she couldn’t help but feel a sour pang in her heart, feeling jealous, suspicious, and doubtful.

Zhou Jinsi felt that this real self of hers was really ugly.

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The morning visit to the set ended in disappointment, which put Zhou Jinsi in a bad mood for the dinner party that night.

Before leaving, Lin Qing had even specially dressed her up and helped her with some light makeup, saying something about making a good first impression.

Zhou Jinsi was not in the mood and just let her do as she pleased.

It wasn’t until her makeup was completely done that Zhou Jinsi looked at the person in the mirror and couldn’t quite believe it was her own face.

Her originally cool eyes, outlined with eyeliner, now had a hint of sharp, wild beauty. Her nose was straight, her thin lips rosy. Paired with her all-black outfit, she had a bit of a “cool older sister” vibe.

Lin Qing looked at her “masterpiece” with great satisfaction, took Zhou Jinsi’s hand, and got in the car.

By the time the car arrived at the hotel, Zhou Jinsi was still in a daze.

They got out of the car and happened to run into Auntie Wang and her son.

“Oh my, what a coincidence.”

Auntie Wang was dressed like a wealthy lady. After greeting Lin Qing, she caught a glimpse of Zhou Jinsi behind her.

“Hey, this must be Xiao Si. She was so small as a child, and now she’s so tall.”

Auntie Wang even used her hand to measure at her waist. Zhou Jinsi, both shy and awkward, greeted her.

Lin Qing: “Hey, your son is the tall one. And so handsome, such a fine young man.”

The man in the suit next to Auntie Wang smiled, then also gave a simple greeting to Lin Qing and Zhou Jinsi.

The group exchanged pleasantries at the hotel entrance, then walked in together.

Halfway there, Zhou Jinsi felt the urge to use the restroom and took a detour.

Just as she walked in, she was suddenly grabbed—

Zhou Jinsi looked back in confusion and saw a woman wearing sunglasses and a mask standing in front of her.

The person took off her sunglasses, revealing a pair of familiar almond-shaped eyes.

Zhou Jinsi was startled. She quickly looked around. Fortunately, there was no one else at this time.

She frowned and asked in a low voice, “What are you doing here?”

“Can’t I be here?” Shi Qin’s tone was as sour as old vinegar.

She had finished work today. It wasn’t until Jiang Nuo told her that she found out Zhou Jinsi had come to visit the set, but had left without finding her.

Jiang Nuo had even kindly reminded her that this person was going to some blind date dinner tonight. Shi Qin’s already chaotic heart became even more frustrated.

With nothing to lose, she had followed her directly to the hotel and happened to see the two families meeting there.

When she noticed that Zhou Jinsi was exceptionally different tonight, the jealousy in her heart doubled.

She never dressed up like this to see me!

Seeing her like this, Zhou Jinsi could only suppress her inner doubts and soothe her, “You can, you can. But I have to go to dinner soon.”

Shi Qin looked at her with a resentful expression and pouted, “Just because you have to eat dinner, you dress up like this.”

“And, you came to see me today, didn’t you?”

“Then why didn’t you come find me?”

This series of questions made Zhou Jinsi’s heart pound with fear. She kept looking around. Fortunately, it was just the two of them in the restroom at this time.

Seeing her like this, Shi Qin grew even angrier. “Can you listen to me seriously?”

Just as Zhou Jinsi was about to answer, she heard a series of footsteps from outside. Seeing that Shi Qin was about to speak again, she quickly covered her mouth first.

Shi Qin was taken into a stall with a surprised expression.

Zhou Jinsi raised her index finger to her lips and made a “shush” gesture.

It seemed more than one person had come into the restroom. They could clearly hear two people enter a stall together, and it was even the one next to theirs.

Suddenly, the sound of kissing and sucking came from the next stall.

Both of them were startled. They looked at each other, then held their breath and pressed against the stall door.

After a rustle of clothes, what followed was a woman’s soft moan, gentle and melodious. One didn’t need to think to know what those two were doing.

Her heart suddenly sped up. A sense of nervousness spread. Zhou Jinsi looked at the person beside her, who had her head bowed, and the scene from that night suddenly flashed in her mind…

That night, she had also heard such a moving sound from Shi Qin’s mouth.

It was simply… soul-stirring.